There is such an onslaught of information these days. It’s become even harder to separate the good from the bad. So I though I’d share a few useful and interesting books which I really liked. I hope you like them as well! Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Collins Business Essentials) The classic book on persuasion, explains…
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Leadership lessons from Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault-Nissan Alliance [Video]
Here are some memorable leadership/management quotes from Mr. Ghosn: “When you want to turn around a company, you want to make sure that the solution is coming from inside.” “We all want to make something that outlasts us.” “Once you set direction for the company, you have to start heading that way. Success is 5%…
Why we find it hard to work less
Some nice perspectives from Dorie Clark, who is an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, on why we find it tough to cut back at work: One reason is described by Harvard Business School professor Clay Christensen his bestseller, How Will You Measure Your Life?. The ROI of work is immediately apparent. You…
A few oldies to wash away the Monday Blues
Most of us don’t like Mondays. Here are a few songs that might help, if you have a bad case of the Monday blues.
Vague New Year Resolutions Are Better
People are more likely to stay motivated and achieve a goal if it’s sketched out in vague terms than if it’s set in stone with a specific target, according to Professor Baba Shiv, a professor at Stanford University. Want to lose weight in 2011? You’ve got a better chance of pulling it off if you…
Are New Year Resolutions Useful?
It happens every year. People around the world start the year with resolutions, about things they want to change in their lives. But are new year resolutions useful and do they ever result in change? According to Francesca Gino, an associate professor of business administration at Harvard Business School, temporal landmarks like the New Year…
3 Different Kinds of Bosses and How to Manage Up
“Managing Up” is not a phrase you often hear. The idea that employees should also manage their bosses seems counterintuitive — aren’t higher-ups supposed to be the one in charge? But when you think about it, the idea that only managers are responsible for the success of a task or a working relationship seems absurd….
Creating Conversations that Inspire
Have you ever been in the company of people whose mere presence makes you want to be better? This can be a relative who survived overwhelming odds. Or achievers who went after their goals. Or perhaps colleagues who inquired after your welfare and made you appreciate the human side of business. You probably thought “I…
Cost-Free Options for Continuous Professional Education
There’s nothing that can deflate a person more than ‘stuckness’. As Stephen Covey advised, you’ve got to “sharpen the saw.” Chase after new or updated knowledge. Perfect the skills you already have. Apply yourself to tasks you haven’t tried before. And this is why Continuous Professional Education (CPE) is a must. CPE is a requirement…
Is Your Manager From a Different Generation?
Here’s a rarely touched upon communication barrier: generation gap between managers and employees. You could be a Millennial (born from the 1980s to early 2000s) whose boss is a Baby Boomer (born in the mid 1940s to mid 1960s). You have tons of ideas you want to try out, you work with the latest technology,…
Mobile Apps that Increase Your Effectiveness
If you’ve yet to own an app smartphone or a tablet computer, uhm, where have you been? I’m just Kidding. Of course, the straightforward just-text-and-call phones are still good, especially if you have simple needs that make multi-functionality a burden. But you may just be missing out on applications that can make you more effective, both…
Women in the workplace: A compilation of facts and research findings
The team at the Harvard Business Review has dug out several pieces of research, which focus on women in the workplace and the work/leadership/career issues that women face. Here are some of the facts and findings.
How To Deal With Subordinates That Are Older Than You
Probably one of the most important challenges for a young manager is dealing with subordinates that are older than him or her. When you start on your managerial career, you will have quite a hard time handling your seniors who now have to accept you as their boss. Instead of stressing yourself over such details,…
How to Thrive in a Multicultural Workplace
Relationships among co-workers can be difficult, especially as what you have are different personalities trying to accomplish a common goal. But throw cultural diversity into the mix and the potential for conflict increases. But given how many workplaces today take pride in drawing international talent, it’s best to learn early on how to survive —…
Understanding And Developing Your Leadership Skills
Most of us want to be great leaders. And we often wonder how effective are leadership skills are, how our strengths/weaknesses compare to others and where we need to improve. Finding answers to these questions can be very time consuming and involve, among other things, 360 feedback from people around you and psychometric assessments. However,…
10 Career Boosting Daily Habits
Most ambitious professionals have a long-term career strategy encompassing at least the next five years. Achieving your goals often starts with the small things. By acquiring positive daily habits you will find that the road to realizing your vision becomes much smoother. Plan and prioritize : Create a daily plan that includes at least one…
Outdated Career Planning Principles
When you were in high school, you probably had your career counsellor tell you how to best map out your career. The process typically involves a psychological exam — one that measures how your personality fits with certain jobs. If you’re lucky, there may even be an interview: one that takes your unique experiences in…
The Secret To Career Success? Just Relax…
When did you last take some time out to relax and let your mind consider limitless possibilities? Last week? Last month? Sometime in the last year? Most of us are so caught up with the notion of career success and the relentless demands of our working lives, that relaxation is the last thing on our…
8 Ways To Deal with Feeling Unappreciated At Work
Every single one of us has bad days at work. Even employees working in their dream job will encounter setbacks and frustrations. The problem arises when those setbacks and frustrations outweigh the enjoyable times. If you are feeling continually unappreciated at work, the solutions below may help. Eliminate Your Emotions : If you feel like…