When identifying the skills you possess, you’ll probably notice that some are tangible and some are more abstract. And guess what — both are important! When employers are searching for new talent, they will likely be looking for a good balance of the two. Likewise, the best employers will also be looking for training and…
Tag: Personal Development
6 Reasons Why Organizations Should Invest in Training
If you want to get the best out of your people (and put the best back into your organization), then it makes sense to help them grow and develop as much as you can. In fact, most people put training and education at the top of their list of wants when it comes to what…
How Great Leaders Handle Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes. This is something we accept in theory, but when it comes to our leaders, the lines are a little blurry. This is probably due to how some leaders tend to handle their mistakes. When the ego gets in the way, mistakes are covered up, ignored, or blamed on others. This kind of…
7 Ways to Build the Muscle of Persistence
When we think about what traits are common among successful people, a lot of words might come to mind. But the one that we might overlook — which is actually a crucial element — is persistence. Great ideas aren’t always seen as great ideas from the get-go. And they certainly never begin as fully formed…
Adapting to Change (in Business and in Life)
Change. Sometimes we like it; sometimes we don’t. Sometimes it’s hurled at us with no warning and no time for preparation. And it’s not at all what we expected or wanted. I’m sure you know what I mean. So what do we do about it? Because while venting about our struggles can be therapeutic and…
8 Hacks for Improving Your Focus
Getting in the “zone” for work can be hard. Especially when we are working from home. Sometimes we’re distracted. Sometimes we’re stressed. And let’s face it, sometimes we just don’t want to be doing the task in front of us. We have to learn how to take the reigns of our brain and steer it…
How to Manage Your Time and Energy More Efficiently (During COVID-19)
Does it feel like you’re running on fumes these days? If so, you’re not alone. The global crisis has added an extra layer of stress and anxiety on top of our usual workload. Because many of us have been forced into new routines with new obstacles, we have to look even more closely at how…
10 Tips on Working from Home Effectively
Working from home has become more of a norm for many in the last few decades, and in this current state of things, it is the new norm for some who have never done it before. It is a challenging time in many ways. Whether you have chosen to work from home already or have…
How to Prioritize Tasks at Work (When Everything Seems Important)
It seems like it should be easy: Organizing your to-do list by order of importance. And then simply tackling each task one by one until you’ve checked everything off. You complete the list by 4:59 p.m., and you’re happily driving home at 5:00 p.m. sharp into a glorious sunset. It’s a lovely dream. But so…
How to Embrace a Growth Mindset to Achieve Anything
Sometimes we are so fixated on the tangibles of success — the numbers, results, and how much we “get done” — that we completely forget about those invisible factors that truly make the difference. Like mindset. Your attitude has direct implications on the progress you make. It affects your productivity, how you respond to obstacles,…