January 4, 2017
How to Stop Your Workload From Snowballing During the Holidays
Like many of you, yesterday was my first day back in the office after what I had hoped would be a serene and calming Christmas…
January 2, 2017
Stop the Self-Pity!
Note: “Stop the Self-Pity” was first written in January 2017, but has been updated to better reflect our experiences of the world in 2020. Life…
December 29, 2016
How to Run a Negotiation Like the FBI
Professional negotiators know all the tricks. Their ability to persuade using words, and sometimes silence, is akin to…
December 22, 2016
The Greiner Curve: Will Your Organization Sink or Swim?
What’s the key to a successful business? Why do some sink and others swim? Is it just a case of having the right product at…
December 19, 2016
It’s Just the Economy, Stupid!
We’ve highlighted how organizations are suffering because their senior leaders are too slow, or too unwilling, to drive innovation.
December 15, 2016
Conform or Rebel – Which Is Wiser?
Are you a conformist or a rebel? I know that “either/or” questions are grossly unfair, and there are certainly many ideal locations between these two…
December 13, 2016
Being Brave: Having Tough Conversations – #MTtalk Roundup
All of us face tough conversations at work at some point. While many tough conversations are about work performance, many aren’t. Conversations where you address…
December 7, 2016
Your Top Tips for Building a Positive Team
When you’re surrounded by happy, motivated team mates, the working day can pass in a blur of camaraderie. Colleagues can become friends, you enjoy coming…
December 5, 2016
Rate the Quality of Your Leadership Skills
If you’re a leader, how do you like the idea of people being able to rate you – giving you a mark out…
November 29, 2016
#MTtalk: Major Life Events: Impact on the Workplace
Never did I imagine that three of our #MTtalk team would lose our fathers within six months. Michèle, who you know as @MicheleDD_MT, lost her…
November 21, 2016
Closed-Loop Feedback: Is Anyone Really Listening?
I can’t count the number of times that I’ve excitedly opened a new message on my phone, only to find yet another email…
November 17, 2016
Actions: Do They Really Speak Louder Than Words?
My early memories are dominated by being both in awe of – and intimidated by – my older brother Mike. He knew exactly how to…