Many of us have a bunch of things that we want to do, and yet despite good intentions, most of them stay as vague ideas. The good news is that we can tip the inertia seesaw, build momentum, and move towards our goals.
Thriving individuals and dynamic organisations
Meaningful Work
Decision Making
Organisational Evolution
The changing nature of work
In a stunningly short period of time, the world realised the true value of many lower-paid jobs. Front-line health workers, drivers, warehouse operatives, child-carers, shop-workers, along with public safety, utility and many other workers, all kept us safe, comfortable and connected as the crisis unfolded. Even before the pandemic, work has been tough for many.
The choices that are my own
In a crisis it is easy to feel helpless, frustrated and confused. Though it is understandable to fall prey to such emotions in these unprecedented times, there are ways to ensure that our negative feelings don’t come to dominate how we think and live our lives. I share a few ideas below to help bring us a greater sense of calm and control.
Deep Listening
I recently saw a BBC article on the topic of deep listening. The context was conflict, but it was a good reminder of the benefits of good listening in all business communication. This blog looks at those benefits, explores what can make listening difficult and suggests some tips for making your approach more effective.
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Resolutions that stick
Excited by the possibilities that a new year brings, many of us make resolutions and set New Year goals. However, evidence suggests that only 20% of people keep those resolutions and just 8% of people achieve their goals. Strava, the people behind the fitness app, have analysed huge amounts of data to predict that ‘Quitters’ Day’ this year will be Sunday 19th January. Why is it so difficult to stick to our intentions?
