Our Blogs

Written by our experienced team, on a wide variety of topics, our blogs will help you take command and transform performance in yourself and your teams.

1 month ago

Discover how to close the disconnect between leaders, managers, and employees in your organization. Dale Carnegie’s latest whitepaper, Bridging the Gaps: Aligning Workplace Perceptions Across Organisational Levels, reveals surprising insights…

Promoted Without Preparation: How Businesses Are Failing Their Managers

Leadership, News, People Skills

2 months ago

In businesses across the UK, a familiar mistake is being repeated: high-performing employees are being promoted into management roles without preparation or training. This is how “accidental managers” are born—talented…

Cutting Through the Noise: How Salespeople Can Stand Out in a Crowded Market

Leadership, News, Sales Effectiveness

3 months ago

In today’s hyper-connected world, sales professionals face an unprecedented challenge: breaking through the overwhelming noise of competitors and distractions to reach potential clients. As Graham Perkins, Director of Sales and…

The Role of Allyship in Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture

News, People Skills

4 months ago

International Women’s Day 2025 calls us to “Accelerate Action,” urging swift and decisive steps toward gender equality. In the workplace, allyship is a powerful catalyst for this progress. By actively…

The Impact of the Accidental Manager

Culture, Leadership, News, People Skills

4 months ago

8 Ways to Manage Festive Stress at Work

Culture, Leadership, News, People Skills

8 months ago

The festive season is a time of celebration, but it can also bring added pressures. From increased workloads, balancing personal commitments, additional financial pressures, it’s easy to feel like you’re…

From Silence to Support: 5 Ways to Be an Ally at Work

Culture, Leadership, News, People Skills

8 months ago

In workplaces today, the call for allyship is louder than ever. We’re urged to step up, stand by, and support colleagues of diverse backgrounds—not just in words but in action.…

The Four Personalities of New Leaders and How to Coach Them

Leadership, News

1 year ago

Let’s look at your newly minted first-time managers. You’ve rewarded their talent, commitment and enthusiasm by elevating them to a leadership role within your business. Their transition comes with a…

The Soft Skills Revolution: The Rising Value of People Skills

Leadership, News, People Skills

1 year ago

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, the demand for employees with exceptional soft skills is skyrocketing. With the rise of technology, artificial intelligence, and remote working, the ability to connect with…

Global Training Organisation Hosts First Free UK Leadership Tour

News

1 year ago

Dale Carnegie, a global leader in professional development and training, is proud to announce its first-ever UK Free Leadership Tour, titled “TAKE COMMAND of Your People, Performance and Profits.” This…

What Makes Women Feel Included At Work

Culture, Leadership, News

1 year ago

The theme for IWD 2024 is inspire inclusion. But what does that mean and what makes women feel included? According the official International Women’s Day website we inspire inclusion, When…

Full Time: Leadership Lessons from Jurgen Klopp’s Resignation

Leadership, News

1 year ago

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool FC’s charismatic and beloved manager recently announced plans to bid farewell to the club at the end of the season. Wherever your football allegiance lies, there can…

A Crisis of Confidence: Understanding and Improving Self Esteem in Young Adults

Leadership, News, People Skills

1 year ago

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a harrowing crisis silently emerged – a crisis of confidence. Employers are increasingly reporting a steep decline in self-confidence among individuals, especially young…

Human Capabilities AI Can’t Replicate

Culture, News, People Skills

2 years ago

There’s a lot of fear and misinformation surrounding the increasing presence and influence of AI in work and everyday life. Whilst there has been a flurry of articles and…

Would You Like Fries With That? Hints For Cross And Up-Selling.

News

2 years ago

Recently, I had an informative conversation with a Commercial Director in my network. When assessing sales processes in their organisation, they had observed several cross-sell and up-sell opportunities had either been…

Ask The Experts … with Juliette Dennett

Culture, Leadership, News

2 years ago

Respected by her peers and clients, loved by her team, Juliette Dennett has learnt a lot in her 40 year career as a salesperson, trainer and eventually business owner. As…

How to Avoid Worrying About Work on Holiday

News, People Skills

2 years ago

Is your body on the beach but your brain still in the office? Holidays are not only good for your health, but also good for your business. Scientific research shows…

How to Keep Selling in Challenging Times

News

2 years ago

Graham Perkins is Director of Sales and Marketing for Dale Carnegie. An expert in his field, as a sales leader he sets an example for his team by prospecting leads,…

How to Manage Self-Inflicted Stress

News, People Skills

2 years ago

Stress has an enormous psychological and physical impact on all of us at one time or another, impacting several areas of our life at home or in the workplace. As…

Don’t Break Out of Your Comfort zone – Expand It!

Culture, Leadership, London & the South East, News, People Skills, Well-Being

2 years ago

For most people, much of their day is spent in what is known as the ‘comfort zone’. This is a safe space where we know what to expect and have…

Are Quiet Quitters Just Disengaged Employees?

Employee Engagement, Leadership, News

3 years ago

A topic that has been trending on many social platforms for the last few months is quiet quitting. Are these individuals expressing a backlash against being overworked and under-appreciated or…

Is the Grass Always Greener? Reasons to Give Your Employer a Second Chance

News, People Skills

3 years ago

When we begin to feel dissatisfied, stressed, or unhappy in our jobs, it can be too easy to think that solution is to leave that role or company. With the…

What To Do If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed At Work

News, People Skills, Well-Being

3 years ago

There is no question that life has picked up the pace again. With many of us spread in between the demands of the workplace and our families, managing workplace stress,…

How to Nurture Future Leaders

Leadership, News

3 years ago

Businesses across the UK are experiencing challenges in retaining talent due to shifting priorities and evolving desires surrounding job roles. How individuals live and work has altered for good in…

How to Talk to Your Employees about Stress and Worry

Leadership, News, People Skills, Well-Being

3 years ago

Much of the country is suffering from escalating levels of worry and anxiety due to external environmental factors – political, economic, and ecologic – along with the impact of rising…

Our Blogs

Bridging the Gaps: Aligning Workplace Perceptions Across Levels

Promoted Without Preparation: How Businesses Are Failing Their Managers

Cutting Through the Noise: How Salespeople Can Stand Out in a Crowded Market

The Role of Allyship in Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture

The Impact of the Accidental Manager

8 Ways to Manage Festive Stress at Work

From Silence to Support: 5 Ways to Be an Ally at Work

The Four Personalities of New Leaders and How to Coach Them

The Soft Skills Revolution: The Rising Value of People Skills

Global Training Organisation Hosts First Free UK Leadership Tour

What Makes Women Feel Included At Work

Full Time: Leadership Lessons from Jurgen Klopp’s Resignation

A Crisis of Confidence: Understanding and Improving Self Esteem in Young Adults

Human Capabilities AI Can’t Replicate

Would You Like Fries With That? Hints For Cross And Up-Selling.

Ask The Experts … with Juliette Dennett

How to Avoid Worrying About Work on Holiday

How to Keep Selling in Challenging Times

How to Manage Self-Inflicted Stress

Don’t Break Out of Your Comfort zone – Expand It!

Are Quiet Quitters Just Disengaged Employees?

Is the Grass Always Greener? Reasons to Give Your Employer a Second Chance

What To Do If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed At Work

How to Nurture Future Leaders

How to Talk to Your Employees about Stress and Worry

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