Recently, I wrote about a time early in my career when I was perfectionistic, impatient and difficult to work with. I also mentioned that I was fortunate enough to end up with a boss who spotted my potential and took the time to coach me. Today I'd like to tell you what he did and how […]
Remote working is no longer just a trend or a "sign of things to come." It's already a way of life for thousands of organizations and millions of virtual team members. It's easy to appreciate the attractions of a remote workforce. Employers can access skills and expertise from around the world, and it can reduce the costs of office space. […]
Please join us! What: #MTtalk Where: Twitter When: Friday, Mar 3 @ 1pm EST (6pm GMT) Topic: Coaching Skills for Managers Host: @Mind_Tools About this Week’s Chat When I was younger, "running" was very much a four-letter word, as I firmly believed I was just not designed to do it. I played hockey, and after school […]
#MTtalk, Inclusion, Leadership, Team Management, Uncategorized
Beverly Langford’s book on modern manners in business, “The Etiquette Edge,” is full of memorable tips and observations. Many are specific to a situation or mode of communication, while others are more generic. One of the most striking appears in the section on business travel: "Treat everyone as though you were going to have to […]
Communication, Expert Interview, Leadership, Team Management, Uncategorized
This is not the proudest blog post that I've ever written. But I feel that it's only fair to let you see my experience of criticism versus feedback. When I was younger, two of my character traits worked together to make me a very difficult person to work with at times. Those traits were perfectionism […]
An early morning appointment seemed such a good idea when I booked it. What else would I be doing with that time, anyway? Probably setting up my workstation, eating a leisurely breakfast, and groaning at the sarcasm of Twitter. Yes, it was definitely the right decision to act quickly and firmly, to show that I […]
Career Skills, Change Management, Empowerment, Team Management
What made Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg say that a Netflix presentation, "may well be the most important document ever to come out of the Valley"? And what has compelled more than 15 million people to check out the now-legendary slideshow? The Netflix presentation in question was originally written by CEO Reed Hastings for internal use and then […]
Chris Lewis is the founder of one of the world's largest marketing and communications agencies, LEWIS, and he still serves as its CEO. So creativity in the workplace is his bread and butter. He has given a lot of thought to the conditions in which the best ideas emerge – and he’s discovered that there […]
A Story of Purpose Desmond Doss, a young American, wanted to serve his country as a soldier during the Second World War. In 1942 he was drafted into the army for basic training. During training, Desmond refused to handle a weapon. When his officers realized that he didn't want to bear arms, they tried to […]
Note: "Stop the Self-Pity" was first written in January 2017, but has been updated to better reflect our experiences of the world in 2020. Life is tough for most of us right now. Many people around the world could legitimately call 2020 the worst year on record. So it's more important than ever that we're […]
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