"When people say to me, 'Would you rather be thought of as a funny man or a great boss?' my answer's always the same: to me, they're not mutually exclusive." – David Brent, philosopher, philanthropist and motivational speaker (BBC TV's "The Office") A horse walks into a bar… Anyone concerned that the punchline might […]
Career Skills, Communication, Leadership, Stress, Team Management, Uncategorized
Have the wonderful working opportunities promised by new smartphone tech been eroded by the replacement of real-life managers with algorithms and software? Mind Tools Founder and former CEO James Manktelow believes the time has come to protect and defend the "humanity" in management. A grandfather and his grandson are talking. The old man tells his […]
Have you ever noticed how decisions are so much harder when you try to do the right thing and make an ethical decision, rather than focusing on what's easiest or most practical? This is mainly because "the right thing" means different things to different people. It's like carving jello. Priorities shift and the decision wobbles, […]
Decision Making, Expert Interview, Leadership, Team Management
My friend Mitch was recently promoted to restaurant manager, and we're all really proud of him. He's a natural leader, people-focused, caring, and he's worked hard to get to where he is today. But there's this one guy on his team who he's really struggling with. Let's call him Dave. Dave is in his late […]
According to Christine Comaford, we all need to feel three things in order to thrive: that we're safe, we belong, and we matter. In her new book, "Power Your Tribe," she states that, "Without those three essentials, a person or team cannot perform, innovate, feel emotionally engaged, agree, or move forward." So it's a big […]
Career Skills, Communication, Expert Interview, Learning Skills, Stress, Team Management
Mindfulness is Rasmus Hougaard's bread and butter. Through his company, Potential Project, he helps organizations around the world to use mindfulness skills to improve their effectiveness. He's seen it work wonders, delivering better focus, energy and productivity. But, in recent years, he began to notice that mindfulness was just one contributory factor to a successful […]
Decision Making, Expert Interview, Leadership, Team Management
You’ve done it. After months of drafting job descriptions, reading CVs, and interviewing the cream of the crop (alongside some less stellar applicants), you’ve finally found that perfect person, and next week they come on board. High fives all round! Your new colleague is ready and raring to go, keen to make an impact as […]
If you were offered a promotion, you'd take it, right? Most of us would. More money, more responsibility, more kudos, more influence… career success! Who wouldn't want that? But becoming a manager isn't always that easy. Yes, you've taken a step up the career ladder, but now it's not just you that you have to […]
“Knowledge is power, but has little value unless it can be accessed and put into practice.” – Melany Gallant Making Lasting Changes Have you ever tried to make a significant lifestyle change? If you have, you'll know that it's not always easy! You may also know that you have a better chance of succeeding if you […]
#MTtalk, Career Skills, Learning Skills, Problem Solving, Team Management
If you’re a people manager, then at some point you’ll likely need to fill a vacant position. And chances are, you’ll face a choice between two options: appoint someone from within, or go for an external candidate. Positive Promotion Promotion from within is almost always a positive, win-win scenario. For one thing, it’s motivating: team […]
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