In a recent article on Fast Company, 11 CEOs shared what they’d like to give up for 2019. Here’s a potted version of what they said. Maybe you can see yourself in some of them. Stop multitasking. Forget your laptop at meetings, be present and listen to the person talking to you rather than concentrating… Continue reading Five things top CEOs are giving up this year
The hardest part about delegating a task is trusting that someone will do it as well as you can, and so many managers are reluctant to turn over key responsibilities. But, says Dr. Art Markman, Professor of Psychology and Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin, “The problem with this style of delegation is… Continue reading Don’t just delegate – Teach!
When a relationship is causing you stress and suffering, follow these five steps to find more peace. BY CHRISTINE CARTER Last week, I had lunch with a friend. As we were walking out, she mentioned that she had to see someone who hadn’t always been kind to her, a relationship that caused her more stress… Continue reading How to handle a toxic relationship
Organisations are promoting collaborative, flatter, less hierarchical and more inclusive workplace cultures for many fine reasons. Consultation, empowerment and engagement are in, autocratic authoritarianism is out. And mostly we say that’s a very good thing, but there’s a catch – “and that’s the curse of an out-of-control meeting culture.” There’s no getting away from it… Continue reading Too many bad meetings? 20 tips for a healthier meeting culture
Here are five ways to incorporate more rest and rejuvenation into your work day. BY ALEX SOOJUNG-KIM PANG Rest has a bad rap in our culture. Most of us think about rest as merely the absence of work—not something valuable in its own right. Sometimes, it’s even equated with laziness. But nothing could be further… Continue reading How Resting More Can Boost Your Productivity
When we talk about ‘wellbeing’, it’s important firstly to think of wellbeing in its broadest possible sense, rather than mental health specifically. Whilst the terms are not synonymous, we know concerns about mental health might feel especially uncomfortable for many managers, and it can certainly be tough to know what to do or say when… Continue reading Are you being intrusive or supportive? 8 tips for asking staff about their wellbeing
