March 21, 2019
Dealing With an Over-Eager Leader
You respect, admire and get on well with your boss. You’ve rarely seen a more dedicated, impressive and productive worker. There’s just one problem –…
March 19, 2019
What Balance Means to You – #MTtalk Roundup
It’s All About Balance How often do we say, “But it’s all about balance, isn’t it?” or “We just need to get the balance right”?…
March 14, 2019
Breaking Up the “Bro Culture” – Your Top Tips!
What Is “Bro Culture”? “Bro culture”, or “lads culture” as it’s called in the U.K., covers a multitude of sins. But it can be described…
March 11, 2019
Confident or arrogant? How to tell the difference and why it matters
A few years ago, I interviewed a young woman for a position in our company. During the interview, I started to explain the opportunities for advancement. Before I had finished, she interrupted me to say, "The only job I want is yours!"
March 8, 2019
How Women Rise at Work and What’s Holding You Back
Before you click away – because you’re not a woman, or because you are and you don’t like to be stereotyped – give me a…
March 7, 2019
What Does Trust Mean to You?
Fake news, corporate data scrapes, phishing emails… They’re all contributing to an epidemic of mistrust sweeping across the world. But is this lack of trust…
March 5, 2019
The Art of Self-Regulation – #MTtalk Roundup
“The battle for self-control over an intense, undesired habit consists of an endless series of skirmishes, in which our urges and our better angels clash…
February 28, 2019
Better Understanding Across Borders
For all the talk of a “global business environment,” it’s still easy to feel wrong-footed when you travel abroad for work. When the extent of…
February 21, 2019
Are You Afraid of Missing Out? Replace FOMO With JOMO and Rediscover Your Inner Peace
Missing the high life, fun and friends? Could you beat isolation with JOMO, the joy of missing out?
February 19, 2019
Dissatisfaction – What You Feel vs. What You Say – #MTtalk Roundup
“Be dissatisfied with what is, but remain visionary of what can be done.” – Ziad K. Abdelnour, CEO Blackhawk Partners Inc. About This Week’s Chat…
February 14, 2019
Dealing With Inappropriate Personal Stories at Work – Your Top Tips
It’s lunchtime. You’re sending a few messages and catching up on that great article you were reading. Suddenly, uh oh, your colleague sits down next to…
February 7, 2019
Do You Dare to Have Tough Conversations?
The person is standing right in front of you. The words are in your throat, but they won’t come out. “It might make things worse.”…