Wondering why you don’t get along with a colleague, or why a certain communication style falls flat with your client? Understanding personality types may help. The Enneagram Test is not new but has gained popularity in recent years, and is…
Whether you are on a long-term business trip or have just moved to a new city, do not miss the opportunity to explore your new surroundings and grow your network. As you age, studies show your network of personal and professional contacts…
Listening seems like a simple-enough skill, but why is it so difficult to master? The short answer: your brain gets in the way! Your brain is evolutionarily wired to look for shortcuts, or heuristics, to quickly process information based on your…
Being liked is a fundamental human need, predicated on the need to survive when humans had to hunt, gather, find food, and defend themselves — it was easier to do it in a team. Your brain is hardwired to seek acceptance…
Criticism is, well, critical to performance improvement, but it can be stressful to deliver, especially when you value the relationship. Too often, emotions and defensiveness get in the way of the recipient accepting feedback in a positive way. The result…
Sleep is essential to our productivity, wellbeing, and relationships. Science proves it, and most of us know it. However, with jam-packed schedules and the ability to work and connect anytime, anywhere, sleep gets put on the back burner, reserved for…
How diverse is your workforce, group of friends, and professional network? It is well documented that diverse workforces increase creativity and work performance and an open network, where you are the link between different clusters of people, is the number one predictor of…
Boomers, X-ers, Z-ers, Millennials, Traditionalists – Today’s workforce spans five generations, all with different experiences, upbringings, and communication styles. At best generational gaps among colleagues offer learning opportunities and different perspectives, at worst they create tension and frustration. Allowing yourself to…
Relationships are vital for your long-term happiness. In fact, psychologists say healthy relationships could be the most important factor in determining happiness. This is because we have a strong biological need for connection and belonging. Interestingly, both strong and weak relationships matter. Research shows that…
These past few weeks have been fraught with uncertainty, changing information, and a lot of bad news. The COVID-19 crisis has left many businesses and professionals reeling from revenue and income loss, trying to figure out what to do next….
