A journey through the world of lifelong learning…
Taking Back Your Power and Giving Others Space to GrowImage created using AITom stared at his computer screen, dreading the knock at his office door that came right at 9am every day. As if on cue, his manager John, poked his head in.“How’s that report coming along?” he asked, glancing over Tom’s shoulder.“I’m making good progress,” Tom... Continue Reading →
Image created using AIIt’s okay to feel down sometimes, but there are ways to feel betterLately, Jenna had been feeling down in the dumps.Ever since losing her job a few months ago, she just couldn’t seem to shake the gloomy thoughts and find her happy spirit again.She would wake up each day with a knot in her... Continue Reading →
Over the years, I've learned that difficult people and problems are an inevitable part of life. But the way we choose to deal with them makes all the difference. Recognising All Perspectives is Crucial The first step is to take a step back and see the bigger picture. When something pushes our buttons, it's natural... Continue Reading →
Did you know that setting personal goals is an effective way to improve self-awareness? By identifying what we want to achieve, we can gain a better understanding of our values, motivations, and priorities. Let’s discuss short-term objectives and long-term aspirations. Short-Term Objectives Short-term objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that we... Continue Reading →
A skill too often overlooked by new managersStepping into a management role can be an intimidating transition.When I was promoted to the position of training manager with little prior experience leading others, I felt utterly unprepared. While strong individual skills are crucial, the shift to empowering a team requires adopting a whole new mindset. And in... Continue Reading →
How an insightful interview process helped Laura Jackson, uncover each candidate’s hidden skills and form a powerful partnershipImage created by the author using IdeogramDisclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events, or incidents are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Laura... Continue Reading →
How informal community spirit shaped my perspectiveImage by the authorYou may wonder why I write about my childhood memories growing up in Wales and what it has to do with the Medium stories I write about leadership, management, and team building.The reason is simple: those early experiences shaped my understanding of effective collaboration and community spirit... Continue Reading →
Inside Sarah’s strategy for crafting an irresistible presentationImage created by the author using Microsoft DesignerDisclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events, or incidents are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Sarah packed her laptop bag with care, triple-checking that... Continue Reading →
Forging unbreakable bonds: the transformative power of communication in team buildingImage created by the author using Ideogram 1.0Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events, or incidents are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.In a bustling office environment filled with the... Continue Reading →
The beginning of a journeyImage created by the author using Microsoft CopilotDisclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events or incidents, are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Joe sighed deeply as he stared out the window, looking over the bustling... Continue Reading →
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