In today’s fast-paced and competitive business world, success is often measured by the performance of a team. However, achieving peak performance requires more than just talented individuals working together. It requires a strong sense of accountability within the team. Team accountability is the key to unlocking success and driving…
Why It’s So Hard to Stick to a Strengths-Based Development Approach (And Why You Should Anyway)
July 4, 2023
In today’s fast-paced business environment, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest development approaches and trends. While most companies understand the benefits of a strengths-based approach to employee development, implementing it in everyday practices is much harder said than done. In this article, we’ll explore why…
Burnout: Recognizing and Addressing Chronic Stress
June 6, 2023
What is Burnout? Burnout is a term that is commonly used, but what exactly is it? In simple terms, burnout is chronic workplace stress that isn’t managed well, leading to exhaustion, emotional detachment from work, and reduced professional efficacy. It affects individuals in all professions, from artists to athletes…
Using the Power of Habits to Achieve Your Goals
May 17, 2023
What is a habit? “We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.”– Emmons You may have heard that many successful people have good habits, and that’s because habits are powerful tools that shape our lives, both personally and professionally. But what exactly is a habit? A habit…
The Six Thinking Hats – What is it and how to use it?
February 2, 2023
What is the Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats method? The six thinking hats is a tool developed by Edward de Bono – a British-born Maltese physician, psychologist and author best known for his work in the field of creative thinking, particularly in the areas of lateral thinking, parallel…
The Ultimate Goal Setting Process: 8 Steps to Set and Achieve Goals
December 6, 2022
Goal-Setting Theory What is goal-setting theory? Goal-setting theory, proposed by industrial-organizational psychologist Edwin Locke, is a concept in psychology that states that setting goals can improve motivation and performance. It suggests that people will be more motivated to achieve a goal if they are given clear, achievable goals with periodic…
The way that we talk is habitual and mostly unconscious to us, and the way we talk can have predictable impact on the people we talk to. If you find that your relationship tends to be strained when you are chatting, or especially when you are having a crucial…
Enhancing Leadership Through Dialogue
March 4, 2021
Quality Conversations is an integral part of effective leadership. In this article, we will explore the different roles a person can play in a conversation, and how to play those roles effectively through an understanding of their soundwave profile.
50 Powerful Strengths Quotes To Inspire You To Be Your Best Self
February 18, 2021
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut. We can get so caught up in our daily routines that we forget how to be our best selves. The good news is, you don’t have to wait for a big life event or a huge change in your life to…
Managing the Belief Talent Theme: Challenging Beliefs
February 9, 2021
Hi! During our recent Action Learning Session, which is essentially a group coaching session, I noticed one of the ways that the Belief Talent Theme showed up, and thought I should talk a little about it. Firstly, what is the Belief Talent Theme? Here is the definition from Gallup’s…