Pastures New
Someone once told me that there are two types of stress – the type that comes at us whether we like it or not (deadlines, dealing with having to cook…
Count Your Blessings – Not Your Troubles
It’s a warm, summers evening and after catching up with an old friend who happened to be in London, I’m at Victoria station looking for a seat on a commuter…
We All Make Mistakes
One of the more frustrating elements of any job can be chasing for money; no-one likes doing it, yet unless we get paid promptly, we simply can’t function as a…
Learning How to Argue Effectively at Work
Nobody likes to argue. In certain situations in the workplace however, disagreements are a decisive aspect of learning how to get along with colleagues, and how to make a project…
Creating that Friday Feeling on a Monday Morning
Monday morning about 08:30 – not the most inspirational time of the week. I walk into my client’s office and something is not right – where is everyone? Desks are…
Why Team Work Achieves More than a Single Player Attitude
“I am constantly being asked about individuals. The only way to win is as a team. Football is not about one or two or three star players.” – Pele One…
Controlling Employees Emotions
Strong emotions are both a cause and result of conflict. People in conflict have a variety of strong and often negative emotions. These emotions often conceal the issue in dispute.…