February 23, 2017
Manners: Why Good Ones Matter at Work
Beverly Langford’s book on modern manners in business, “The Etiquette Edge,” is full of memorable tips and observations. Many are…
February 21, 2017
#MTtalk: Is It Criticism or Feedback?
This is not the proudest blog post that I’ve ever written. But I feel that it’s only fair to let you see my experience of…
February 16, 2017
“Yes, I Will!” – the Power of a Promise
An early morning appointment seemed such a good idea when I booked it. What else would I be doing with that time, anyway? Probably setting…
February 14, 2017
Is Feedback Just Thinly Disguised Criticism?
#MTtalk: Please join us! What: #MTtalk Where: Twitter When: Friday, Feb 17 @ 1pm EST (6pm GMT) Topic: Is It Criticism or Feedback? Host: @Mind_Tools…
February 13, 2017
Is This Netflix Presentation Silicon Valley’s Most Important Document?
What made Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg say that a Netflix presentation, “may well be the most important document ever to come out of…
February 9, 2017
The Difficulties of Defining Leadership
Curious about what leadership actually means? Me too. We all know leadership is critical to maximizing success, but what exactly is it? To grasp how…
February 7, 2017
#MTtalk: How Do You Like to Learn?
I could drive a car by the age of 13. Of course my mother didn’t know, until the day that she wanted to teach me…
February 1, 2017
Your Top Tips for Minimizing Distractions
How many times have you been completely absorbed in your work, only to be ripped “out of the zone” by infuriating distractions? Then, when…
January 30, 2017
Awards, Rewards and Recognition
It’s the change from one season to the next. Christmas trees have been taken down, twinkling lights no longer adorn suburban homes, the last of…
January 26, 2017
Play Matters When You’re Being Creative at Work
Chris Lewis is the founder of one of the world’s largest marketing and communications agencies, LEWIS, and he still serves as…
January 24, 2017
#MTtalk: The Power of Purpose in the Workplace
A Story of Purpose Desmond Doss, a young American, wanted to serve his country as a soldier during the Second World War. In 1942 he…
January 19, 2017
Choose Life, Choose Change, Make it Happen
I’m tired. Very tired… But much to my surprise, I’m also very happy. If you’re turning green with envy, or puce with revulsion, at the…