In a world filled with distractions, stresses, and constant demands on our attention, the concept of mindfulness has become popular. But does mindfulness actually work? At its core, mindfulness is about being fully present and engaged in the moment, without judgment. It involves paying attention to thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment. The… Read more
I’ve so many ideas …..but I don’t know where to put my focus?
It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed when you have numerous ideas and aren’t sure where to focus your energy. Here are some steps to help you organize your thoughts and make a decision: Reflect on Your Values and Priorities: Consider what matters most to you in life. Identify your core values and priorities. Set Clear… Read more
7 Ways To a Successful Life
1. Have a clear sense of purpose of who you are and how you want to be in your life. Write a personal vision statement as the first step in bringing focus to your life. Whether you do this by writing it down or by representing your vision as a drawing/picture, it is important to… Read more
Who Trusts You?
What value do organizations place on trust with customers and employees? How much are they and you willing to pay for trust? Ever wonder who trusts you? Part 1 of this article introduces the concept that trust is not an airy fairy, nice to have bit of behaviour but a hard nosed concrete consequence that… Read more
A different Approach to Leadership
A Different Approach to Leadership A tangential approach to leadership, but one I find very powerful, is the Ancient Greeks approach towards Rhetoric – the art of influencing. Leadership is all about influence. Influence is determined by Ethos + Pathos + Logos. Ethos reflects integrity, values, character, conduct. Foundational, in the sense that if someone… Read more
Values to live by
Values to live by… Most companies have explicit and often espoused corporate values, usually containing notions of strong positive cultures. These are often formalized into mission statements, tag lines, and branding and marketing promotions. The problem is that most of so-called corporate values are not values at all. They are little more than a compilation… Read more
How many to change a light bulb?
We all know the answer to the spurious question: how many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? We all know the answer is none: they have to want to change! Psychologists are not the only ones for whom this is true – it is so for all of us. As a manger… Read more
Self Preservation or Cherishing others?
Self Preservation or Cherishing others? There are many models of how assertiveness works. Until I began To grapple with the concept of win:win , I always found myself in something of a moral dilemma in balancing the concepts of assertion with the notion of caring for others. Indeed, often the common image of assertion is… Read more
A Case for Rapport
A Case for Rapport When communicating it is absolutely necessary before you do anything else to establish rapport. Rapport is the same as the foundation of a house – without it everything will collapse. ASSUMPTIONS : Each person is an individual. There are no two people alike. No two people understand the… Read more
Respect At Work
7 Tips for Gaining Respect We may have all come on different ships but we’re in the same boats now. – Martin Luther King Jnr. These tips apply to anyone at work whether they are in a position of authority or not. 1. Have a clear sense of purpose of who you are and how… Read more