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Productivity: Are you lying to yourself?

27.1.2015 

Do you really perform best under pressure? It could just be a lie you use to convince yourself that you know how to organize your work effectively. It is one of the most typical excuses of…

What does it really mean to be authentic?

23.1.2015 

We often read about how important it is for leaders to be authentic. Authenticity should, however, not be an excuse for leaders' unwillingness to further develop and change. That is the opinion of…

How to prevent your best people from leaving

23.1.2015 

Direct managers don't have any control over some of the reasons their best employees leave. They may, however, prevent many departures when they realize they should adjust their leadership style in…

Are you sabotaging your own career?

19.12.2014 

Do you feel that your career is deadlocked? Then it probably is. You have not been promoted for a long time and there is no interesting project in front of you that you can learn something new and…

Why you need sense of humor in your workplace?

11.12.2014 

Not only will your day be more enjoyable but a sense of humor results in a higher level of trust, resulting in a healthier environment. Your staff will be less prone to mistakes and your suppliers…

Are you a leader who can make big changes?

9.12.2014 

A leader can win over others, get them to follow him and influence their behavior in order to achieve a particular goal. He has a vision and knows how to share it so that it becomes everybody else's…

6 ways to improve your email communication

25.11.2014 

We write emails every day, it's part of our daily routine. We have developed most of our email habits ourselves over a long period of time. That's why we often don't realize we are offending others…

Reasons for having a military veteran in your team

24.10.2014 

Military veterans can bring to the civilian workplace certain unique skills and attributes, although the resume of a veteran does not always make easy reading. There are various branches of the …

Key skills of top mentors

26.9.2014 

What kind of person should you be if you want be an amazing mentor? What should you do and what behavior works best in this role? Follow these tips offered by the management.about.com website.…

Can (and should) mentors coach their mentees?

19.9.2014 

A mentor is, generally, a specialist with experience in a specific field or role who teaches his mentees by sharing best practices in the particular work. A coach is more an expert on personal…

Why we should not be inspired by the way football teams are managed

16.9.2014 

Football does have some lessons to teach managers. Selection of the right players is vital. Also it is always a good idea to have a virtual bench; in other words, to know a few possible candidates in…

How can you become a real leader?

11.9.2014 

Many great lawyers, engineers, bankers and accountants are promoted simply because their functional skills and expertise are outstanding. Their movement up the ladder can be difficult, because the…

How to handle questions from your audience

1.9.2014 

Many presentations and other speeches are negatively marked by speakers' inability to handle the question and answer sessions properly. In most cases, questions are asked and answered at the very end…

Why introverts are better at networking

28.8.2014 

If you are an extrovert who does not have any trouble socializing with strangers, you probably often hear what a big advantage you have in comparison to introverts. However, introverts are not as bad…

Are you happy at work?

21.8.2014 

A few small changes can make a big difference. Minor shifts in your everyday routine can positively affect how you feel at work. The inc.com website has summarised several tips on how to improve your…

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