Words transcend their owner. Once you’re done speaking, how are people going to remember you?   No human is capable of naturally remembering word-for-word any message you tell them. Instead, they identify what you said through a set of words, or keywords. It’s...

Even the greatest speakers face this problem –knowing when to shut up. Perhaps not the most gentle statement, but one that deserves some credence.   Think of it as an uphill battle. The more you talk, the higher the chance of your audience zoning out. Each word...

In our haste to get our opinions out to others, we often forget an important question –does anyone care? The answer is typically a no. This may seem like a pessimistic worldview, but it would be better to assume so. Imagine every statement as a battle to win someone’s...

If you aren’t going to say it well, you might as well not say it. The road to becoming a sharp smooth-talker is paved with many trials and tribulations. Learning to persuade doesn’t just change your speech: It changes your fundamental thinking of human interactions....

We know why we procrastinate. We know how to deal with each individual factor of procrastination. The question is: How do we take those principles of procrastination and apply them in the workplace?   If an employee procrastinates, the typical answer is to...

Alas! We reach the final factor of why we procrastinate: the façade of time. Previously, we’ve discussed two other factors, that is, low expectations and the disconnect between action and reward. The façade of time is, perhaps, the most common reason as to why we...

Our conquest to overcome procrastination continues. Previously, we tackled the issue of low expectations. Today, we shall take a look at the disconnect between action and reward and how we can deal with it.   In a nutshell, we are more likely to procrastinate if...

In the earlier article, 3 factors that spark procrastination were outlined. Conceding that dealing with procrastination is an inexact Science and that this article may not be tailored to suit your lifestyle, here are a few steps you can take to overcome one pertinent...

Welcome, fellow procrastinator, to another 5 minutes of stalling.   Procrastination happens. There’s not much thinking behind it; it’s a very impulsive act. Some things just don’t feel nice, so we avoid them. The end result is almost always identical: We end up...

Creativity pioneers the workplace. The heart of any business lies in its ability to differentiate itself from those around it, be it through unique ideas or refined business operations. Bosses know this. Some choose to throw money at it, others have their own...

Once again, the question of nature versus nurture rears its ugly head. On one hand, we have those who claim that the characteristics of a leader are innate –either you have it or you don’t. This is the nature side of the debate. Others argue on the side of nurture;...

Negotiations aren’t limited to a bunch of managers or CEOs sitting at a long table making decisions. They happen everywhere. Customers love to negotiate –or rather haggle. So do colleagues, family members and friends. Be it a small business or a big one, negotiations...

Problems often require an external force to resolve them; a force that can view problems from an overhead view and separate bias from decisions. Every now and then, you might find yourself being that external force.   Conflicts are inevitable in the workplace;...

Each individual is a species on the verge of extinction. Fail to recognize their true potential and you’ve wasted an entire lifetime of untapped abilities and skills waiting to be unleashed by the right leader. Money will come and go, but each person is a unique...

It’s a basic skill of life: Developing relationships and building bonds. Going beyond the basic ability to establish a relationship is the art of picking what kind of relationships you wish to establish. As a leader, there are numerous ways to depict yourself in the...

It’s an unfortunate fact of life: Sometimes speaking the truth isn’t enough to sell the truth. On the converse, sometimes dressing up rubbish as the truth works –that’s why we have politicians.   Substance is important, but the perception that your substance is...

Words transcend their owner. Once you’re done speaking, how are people going to remember you?   No human is capable of naturally remembering word-for-word any message you tell them. Instead, they identify what you said through a set of words, or keywords. It’s...

Even the greatest speakers face this problem –knowing when to shut up. Perhaps not the most gentle statement, but one that deserves some credence.   Think of it as an uphill battle. The more you talk, the higher the chance of your audience zoning out. Each word...

In our haste to get our opinions out to others, we often forget an important question –does anyone care? The answer is typically a no. This may seem like a pessimistic worldview, but it would be better to assume so. Imagine every statement as a battle to win someone’s...

If you aren’t going to say it well, you might as well not say it. The road to becoming a sharp smooth-talker is paved with many trials and tribulations. Learning to persuade doesn’t just change your speech: It changes your fundamental thinking of human interactions....

We know why we procrastinate. We know how to deal with each individual factor of procrastination. The question is: How do we take those principles of procrastination and apply them in the workplace?   If an employee procrastinates, the typical answer is to...

Alas! We reach the final factor of why we procrastinate: the façade of time. Previously, we’ve discussed two other factors, that is, low expectations and the disconnect between action and reward. The façade of time is, perhaps, the most common reason as to why we...

Our conquest to overcome procrastination continues. Previously, we tackled the issue of low expectations. Today, we shall take a look at the disconnect between action and reward and how we can deal with it.   In a nutshell, we are more likely to procrastinate if...

In the earlier article, 3 factors that spark procrastination were outlined. Conceding that dealing with procrastination is an inexact Science and that this article may not be tailored to suit your lifestyle, here are a few steps you can take to overcome one pertinent...

Welcome, fellow procrastinator, to another 5 minutes of stalling.   Procrastination happens. There’s not much thinking behind it; it’s a very impulsive act. Some things just don’t feel nice, so we avoid them. The end result is almost always identical: We end up...

Creativity pioneers the workplace. The heart of any business lies in its ability to differentiate itself from those around it, be it through unique ideas or refined business operations. Bosses know this. Some choose to throw money at it, others have their own...

Once again, the question of nature versus nurture rears its ugly head. On one hand, we have those who claim that the characteristics of a leader are innate –either you have it or you don’t. This is the nature side of the debate. Others argue on the side of nurture;...

Negotiations aren’t limited to a bunch of managers or CEOs sitting at a long table making decisions. They happen everywhere. Customers love to negotiate –or rather haggle. So do colleagues, family members and friends. Be it a small business or a big one, negotiations...