In my view, money doesn’t make the world go around, relationships do. We are in relationship with everyone we meet, because we are always swapping energy. Even the guy reading the paper in the adjacent seat on the train might leave an impression as you form an opinion about or … Continue reading
Attachment can become unhealthy We all can become attached at some stage in our lives. As children we are attached to our parents or other caregivers. In this scenario attachment is seen as healthy and affirming. When an attachment prevents us from seeing or acting clearly it has become unhealthy. … Continue reading
Taking Responsibility is the key to greater freedom Responsibility can be a tough bedfellow. Today in a couple of separate encounters, one with a 14 year old girl and the other a 40 year old man, I heard how they had recently experienced difficult times in their lives. What both … Continue reading
Commitment engenders trust If you are a leader, you must gain the trust of your team if you are going to excel at getting results. For some people, trust is gained over a period of time, and sometimes, time is not a commodity you have at your disposal, especially if … Continue reading
Real Organisational Change needs new paradigm thinking Last week I discussed the 5 ego traits individuals bring into the workplace. This week I discuss the big 4 ego traits which organisations bring into the workplace. The opposite of “ego” is “unified self”. The difference between the characteristics of the unified … Continue reading
Team-working is key to a better workplace To create great team-working you need to leave your ego at home each day. People talk about the ego and mean many different things. Some people say we need a healthy ego in order to be able to function in this world. “Healthy” … Continue reading
Whatever your role in the workplace, I’m betting you would like to go to work and be able to do your best in an environment which is fun, productive, friendly, happy, inspirational and positive, makes a difference, and has a great reputation (oh and pays enough to give you a … Continue reading
As a school girl, I was pretty horrendous at meeting deadlines for handing in homework. At the time I didn’t realise the more I was rebuked and reminded I was going to ruin my future, the more resistant I was to doing the work at all. Luckily I scraped by. Progressing to … Continue reading
Family Friendly is an employee and business benefit If you struggle to get the very best people to come and work for you. If you believe your employees aren’t giving their best, or are stressed because their working life and domestic life don’t work well together. Or if you … Continue reading
Experience is often essential, but it takes time! One of the most valued attributes an employee can bring to the workplace is their experience. In a fast changing world where employees are more likely to move from job to job for a number of reasons; sometimes great knowledge and skill … Continue reading
