In this month's podcast, journalist, academic and writer Dean Nelson talks to Mind Tools about interviewing techniques. What are the secrets to a good interview? And how can you get the most out of interviewees?
When you jump in to "fix" things, how helpful is it really?
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“The difference between real life and a story is that life has significance, while a story must have meaning.” ― Vera…
Wayne Turmel is many things. A Canadian living in Las Vegas, he’s a former stand-up comic, a successful podcaster, and a novelist. But, first and…
Before you click away – because you’re not a woman, or because you are and you don’t like to be stereotyped – give me a…
The person is standing right in front of you. The words are in your throat, but they won’t come out. “It might make things worse.”…
“Every life is a canvas and every interaction is a brush, therefore we’d be wise to consider how we handle the paint.” – Craig…
"Turn the wheel a bit slower, Lucy," my driving instructor repeated. "Slower... slower... SLOWER!" "I am turning it as slow as I can," I shouted back, as the car bumped into the one behind us
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The rising cost of living, combined with the desire to live and work in big cities, where opportunities are more abundant, has resulted in a…
Work is a huge part of our lives. Think about it: assuming that we work an average 39 hours a week, that’s over 90,000 hours…