(1 minute read) We know that the practise of active listening enhances credibility and trust between individuals and within groups. We also know the essential roles of confidence and conviction for communicating effectively with others. But is there an often-overlooked element of communication which has a positive impact on...
(2 minute read) During the middle of the 20th Century, certain elite athletes (runners) from Eastern Europe trained by voluntarily restricting their breathing frequency – often referred to as hypoxic (low oxygen) training. The most famous athlete to experiment with this technique was Emil Zatopek, the Czech long-distance runner....
(2 minute read) In the workplace, our perceptions of others can significantly impact our judgments and interactions. First introduced by psychologist Edward Thorndike in 1920, these biases can shape our overall judgment of individuals based on specific traits or actions. Understanding these cognitive biases known as the Halo Effect...
(2 minute read) Have you ever wondered why some organisations have a fantastic atmosphere while others seem to lack that positive energy? Well, it turns out that creating a great workplace environment is not accidental. It is, in fact, a reflection of the individuals working there and the energy...
(1 minute read) “Long-term games may not provide immediate gratification, but they offer something much more valuable – success that lasts.” N. Ravikant While there are multiple leadership practises which, when combined, can lead to the success of a team or organisation, the adherence to leadership principles is both...
(1 minute read) When the Captain of a football team leads the players on to the field to the cheers of thousands of adoring fans, leadership can seem quite an admirable role. Who wouldn’t love the adulation and attention of the masses, the media attention, the sponsored events, and...
(1 minute read) As we focus on the theme of ‘People Management’ for the month of April, it’s imperative that we address the importance of Psychological Safety in the workplace, and how we can minimise the emergence or impact of Psychosocial Hazards. Psychological Safety is an individual’s belief that...
(2 minute read) When Marian Wright Edelman famously quoted, “You can’t be what you can’t see”, she was referring to the lack of female representation in positions of power or influence. While Edelman’s concern is as relevant today as when she first made this statement in 2011, there are ...
(1 minute read) “Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary emotion.” Unknown While author Ken Blanchard is credited with the initial identification of The Servant Leader, this principle and model of leadership existed well before he coined the term. In Blanchard’s epic book, ‘The One-Minute Manager’, he...
(2 minute read) “Emotional Intelligence allows us to respond, instead of react.” EQ versus IQ IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is a type of standardised score that indicates how far above, or how far below, their peer group an individual stands in mental ability. Although the assessment techniques have now been...
(1 minute read) When are you at your best? Do you know what conditions you require to produce your best work? Along with a series of other introspective questions, these prompts help us develop a greater understanding of ourselves, and lead to greater fulfilment in our personal and professional...
(2 minute read) Today, there is a more undeniable overlap between our personal and professional lives. Not only because of recent changes to working arrangements and the new ‘hybrid workplace’, but the evolving realisation that we are human beings first, human doings second. Too often, work has taken a...