December 22, 2021
“Mr Creativity”: My Friend Tony Buzan
For me, Tony Buzan was the embodiment of creativity. With a twinkling smile, bright eyes, and flamboyant, fast-moving hands, he shone with creative energy
December 21, 2021
#MTtalk Roundup: Rescue and Recovery – Caring For Yourself and Others
"I used to be a rescuer until I rescued myself from that behavior. I learned that when I try to rescue someone, we often both lose something vital"
December 16, 2021
Unconscious Bias: I’ve Been Hiding in Plain View
"I don’t suffer the grinding, low-level, day-to-day discrimination experienced by people who don’t have the privilege I’ve enjoyed" – Simon Bell
December 9, 2021
LinkedIn Lies: Navigating Through the Noise to Find What’s Important to You
LinkedIn has nearly 800 million members, so how can professionals use the platform safely to hire, job hunt, and enrich their careers?
November 25, 2021
You’ll Never Make It If You Fake It: My Expert Interview With Sabrina Horn
"Fake it till you make it!" It's a piece of advice we hear a lot. But what if it does more harm than good? Mind Tools talks to Sabrina Horn on leaving "faking it" behind
November 23, 2021
“I Am… ” Words of Self-Declaration — #MTtalk Roundup
My words of identity tell full and rich stories, all playing out against a backdrop of family, culture, tradition, rites, rituals, power, authority, and taken for granted beliefs and ideas
November 18, 2021
5 Negotiation Lessons From My Lockdown Puppy
He's our first dog, and I knew we had plenty to learn. But it never occurred to me that negotiation would be so high on the skill list
November 11, 2021
Why Some Boards Work – and Some Don’t!
"We had a clear goal, plus all the investment we needed to start. And we had fire in our bellies. We were new to the business world, but we were determined to make it big." - Jonathan Hancock
November 9, 2021
How Do You Run a Business? – #MTtalk Roundup
My grandpa was a wealthy man. He owned a successful transport business. His work ethic was beyond reproach. However, his inability to say "no" would eventually lead to his downfall
November 4, 2021
Flexible Working: Unraveling 35 Years of 9-to-5 Conditioning
I can work at times that match my physical and mental energy or take appropriate timeouts when I need a bit of headspace. As for working in the evening or at the crack of dawn to make up my hours, well, that's no chore when it's a personal choice.
October 28, 2021
Set Healthy Boundaries: My Expert Interview with Nedra Glover Tawwab
Do you feel guilty setting boundaries with people? Mind Tools talks to Nedra Glover Tawwab about how to successfully set boundaries
October 26, 2021
New Shoots From Old: Growth After Cuts and Setbacks – #MTtalk Roundup
Setbacks can be tough - but they're also opportunities for growth. See some of the best responses we had from our recent Twitter Chat on this topic.