October 20, 2014
Longevity and the Workplace
According to the World Health Organization, in 2010 there were an estimated 524 million people aged 65 and older. This number…
Mindtools unveils brand refresh and new M: Suite, signalling a new era in leadership and management skills development
Mindtools, a global provider of leadership and management development solutions, is launching its refreshed brand and introducing M: Suite, a comprehensive and interconnected portfolio of innovative learning products and services that meet a breadth of skills development needs in the leadership and management space. Mindtools has been the trusted partner…
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…
October 13, 2014
Digital Mastery
Do you remember when you first started using Facebook and Twitter? Most likely, you used social media to stay in touch with…
October 10, 2014
Improve Your Decision Making With This Simple Checklist
There are many factors that we need to consider when we make a decision. But it’s all too easy to plow ahead without considering it from…
October 7, 2014
Ridiculous and Remarkable
What drives you to do remarkable things? The answer came to me early yesterday morning, while sitting in my minivan, in a remote part of…
September 29, 2014
An Emotional Performance
Do you try to leave your emotions at the door when you go to work? You may squirm when people express their feelings…
September 8, 2014
Become a Positive Leader
My first introduction to Positive Organizational Scholarship came back in 2008, when I did an expert interview with Kim Cameron. He was…
September 1, 2014
Achieve More by Doing Less
Do you feel that you’re stretched too thinly? Are you spending too much time working on other people’s priorities? If you answered yes to…
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 28, 2014
Set Your Idea up for Success
It’s a sobering thought that, according to Scott D. Anthony, less than one percent of ideas launched by big companies have any…
July 14, 2014
Gamify Your Organization
Gamification uses game thinking to encourage team members to meet their goals or accomplish specific tasks. Many organizations now use it to improve training,…
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…