December 23, 2014
Do you Speak the Lingo?
Business jargon is made up of words and phrases which – out of context – don’t make a lot of sense. Anyone who has worked in…
Posts categorised with 'Career Skills'
December 17, 2014
Reflecting on Your Inner Self
We can all understand the differences between people in terms of their age, gender, appearance, and cultural backgrounds, but we often fail to grasp the…
December 12, 2014
Don’t Make This Mistake if you Want to Improve Your Speaking Skills
If you’ve read our recent article on increasing your visibility at work, you’ll know that one of the most effective ways to do this…
December 5, 2014
Have you Found the Right Balance?
What does work-life balance mean to you? I always find the phrase slightly odd, because it suggests that you have “work” on one side…
November 18, 2014
Bridging the Gap
We’ve all heard of “bring your child to work” days, but have you ever thought about bringing your parents to work? Yesterday, I discovered…
November 4, 2014
Losing Track of Thyme
Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe; All mimsy were the borogoves, And the…
October 14, 2014
Hound Dog
Some weeks are full of surprises. This week, for example, I went into the office on Tuesday morning thinking I was a woman, and came…
August 18, 2014
Build Relationships for Greater Success
Does the idea of networking strike fear into your heart? Standing around making small talk with strangers – all with their own agendas – doesn’t…
July 7, 2014
Speak More Effectively
Storytelling is a very useful skill when it comes to communicating ideas. Here at Mind Tools, we’ve talked to a lot of storytelling experts, including…
May 5, 2014
How Small Changes can Lead to Big Improvements
Andy Core Are you a thriver, a striver or a struggler? Performance coach Andy Core divides people into these three types, and in his work,…