Marginal gains – employing the rule of 1 percent
Why changing a little can affect a lot If you have heard of ‘marginal gains’ then you have probably heard of...
Read moreLeaders versus dictators – which one are you?
Is SatNav leading us down the wrong path? “In 300 metres take the third exit on the roundabout, then stay in...
Read moreBe the reflection of how you want your employees to be
Have you ever wondered why a sad film makes you cry? Or why a tense drama has you on the...
Read moreDecision-making: can you trust your instincts?
We hardwire instincts in our brain Day-to-day living requires us to process huge amounts of intricate information. Just to cross a...
Read moreThe neuroscience of conflict and emotional regulation
I recently got into an argument with a family member and with Christmas coming up it reminded me that this...
Read morePerformance review – love it or hate it?
An opportunity to engage your people? Sadly, performance reviews are often the source of grief for employees and managers alike, focusing on missed...
Read moreThe science of optimism and resilience – retrain your brain
Resilience: how to bounce back from setbacks Some people seem to deal with whatever is thrown at them. Deadlines, back-to-back meetings,...
Read moreLeadership mindset – are you a mulitplier or diminisher?
So who IS the smartest person in the room? There is an excellent leadership lesson from the Victorian era, the story...
Read moreStop your whining and take ownership!
Are you a victim of circumstance or do you take ownership when something goes wrong? The most frequent complaint I hear...
Read moreWired to criticise – the neuroscience of self preservation
Are YOU guilty of dishing out more criticism than praise? Every day I’m reminded to pay someone a compliment. I started this habit...
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