October 4, 2016
Here, Now – the Mindful Manager – #MTtalk
“Mindfulness means paying a attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn Just for the fun of…
Posts categorised with 'Stress'
August 23, 2016
#MTtalk: Overworked and Overwhelmed
“When you wake in the morning and are afraid of the day it is time to find the love deep in…
August 15, 2016
Distractions: Are They an Addiction?
About 3,000 years ago, King Solomon warned us, “Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions.” In 2015, the Chicago Tribune’s top…
July 29, 2016
Personal Hygiene: Smelling a Distraction
If you were to ask any manager to list his or her most awkward topics of conversation with team members, personal hygiene would surely be near…
July 4, 2016
How Do You Deal With Change at Work?
“Change is the only constant” ∼ Greek philosopher Heraclitus (535 B.C.-475 B.C.) Periods of change can be some of the most stressful and challenging times of…
June 3, 2016
Lessons in Negotiation at the Bazaar
If I’m being honest, negotiations have never been my strong suit. I find them daunting, and saying the wrong thing can be embarrassing in any…
May 31, 2016
Exploring Leadership Styles – #MTtalk Roundup
There’s a well-known quote by E.M. Kelly that says, “Remember the difference between a boss and a leader. A boss says ‘Go!’ A leader says…
May 27, 2016
Pareto, Dweck and the Harsh Realities of Life
Guest blogger Bob Little explores the truth of two contrasting mindsets. You might think that your current level of success is based on your innate…
May 20, 2016
Multitasking – Myth and Mystery
In this post, People Alchemy founder Paul Matthews looks at how we can combine conscious and unconscious tasks to be truly productive. Can you really…
May 13, 2016
Downtime Is Not a Waste of Time
Some people just seem unable to switch off. They see downtime as a waste of time, and any interruption or delay to their increasingly urgent…
April 18, 2016
5 Steps to Enjoying a Better Vacation
In this guest post, Nigel Dessau, founder of The 3 Minute Mentor, explains why you should take a proper vacation –…
February 15, 2016
Find Happiness: Turn Off the Negative Self-Talk
Really understanding and being there for people, giving them a break when things are difficult, and applying compassion around you is going to lead to tremendous results.