Focus on priorities to work and live better
Index Why plan for the long term? In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding time to do everything you want is a daily challenge. Between work, family, hobbies, and social commitments, you often feel overwhelmed and stressed. However, effective time management can transform a hectic life into a more balanced and fulfilling existence. The first step is to recognize that you cannot do everything and that you need to make choices about how to invest your time. Long-term planning is a powerful ally to help you make these choices because: Creates a clear and focused direction toward strategic goals: a clear vision of the future you desire helps you map out the path to achieve it. Allows you to anticipate future trends: predicting upcoming challenges enables you to either avoid them or tackle them more effectively, reducing emergency situations. Facilitates proactive decision-making: taking control of your activities, instead of being swept…
Improve your relationships and communication with active listening
Index What is active listening? Active listening is a communication method that goes beyond simply hearing the words of your interlocutor. It is a process of deep and empathetic understanding, involving total attention and full concentration on the person speaking to you, in order to fully grasp their thoughts, feelings, and implicit needs. What are the benefits of active listening at work? Helps to truly understand others’ perspectives, overcoming biases fosters an environment of respect, trust, and collaboration, reducing misunderstandings and conflicts Stimulates the problem-solving process, improving the quality of group decision-making Enhances your leadership skills because your team members will feel more understood and supported How to train your active listening? Be mentally present: focus on the speaker, eliminate distractions, and maintain eye contact. Do not interrupt the person while they are speaking. Ask open-ended questions: encourage a deeper and more meaningful conversation by asking follow-up questions. Show…
Assertiveness: the key to success at work and personal well-being
Index What is assertiveness? Assertiveness is a mode of communication based on the direct expression of one’s thoughts, feelings, and needs, while respecting oneself and others. Being assertive means being able to communicate clearly, openly, and respectfully, without being aggressive or passive. How does it differ from other communication styles? AGGRESSIVE Dominant and authoritarian style, does not respect the rights of others Unidirectional communication Generates hostility and conflict ASSERTIVE Balanced style that respects one’s own rights and the rights of others Open and direct communication Generates trust and satisfaction PASSIVE Submissive and resigned style,…
Self-limiting beliefs: Challenge and Opportunity
Index What are self-limiting beliefs? Self-limiting beliefs are those invisible barriers that restrict your abilities and potential. How often have you told yourself, “I’m not good enough” or “I’ll never make it”? These negative thoughts protect you emotionally, fueling your fears and inhibiting your actions. Overcoming these self-limiting beliefs can lead to astonishing results and radically transform your life. What are the benefits of overcoming your self-limiting beliefs? Overcoming self-limiting beliefs opens the door to a series of benefits: 1) exploring new possibilities and discovering your latent potential, increasing self-confidence; 2) growing personally and professionally, expanding your comfort zone and developing new skills; 3) living a more rewarding and satisfying life, achieving your aspirations and reaching your goals. How to overcome your self-limiting beliefs? Overcoming self-limiting beliefs requires courage, determination and awareness. First, it is important to identify the limits you have imposed on yourself and recognize that they are…
Harnessing the Power of Positive Self-Talk
Index What is Positive Self-Talk? The language you use to speak to yourself plays a crucial role. Positive self-talk involves the practice of countering negative thoughts with positive affirmations. Instead of letting doubts and fears dominate, intentionally replace them with supportive and encouraging words. This process helps to rewire your brain to focus on possibilities rather than limitations, thereby fostering a more constructive internal dialogue. Why it matters Research shows that positive self-talk can significantly impact your mental health, boost self-confidence, improve performance, and reduce stress. It helps you build resilience and maintain a hopeful outlook, even in challenging situations. By nurturing a habit of positive self-talk, you pave the way for a more confident, resilient, and joyful life. The shift from negative to positive self-talk is a gradual process, but with dedication and consistent practice, it can lead to profound changes in how you perceive yourself and the world…
Psychological Safety: a competitive advantage for organizations. Diane Fryman interviews Kenneth Nowack
In this interview with Dr. Kenneth Nowack Ph. D, we’ll find out what Psychological Safety is, how it influences individual and team performance and why it is a competitive advantage for organizations.
Ethnic and Racial Diversity: down with Discrimination!
Creating policies on ethnic diversity demonstrates that the company takes seriously the elimination of racial discrimination and the promotion of equality in the workplace.
Empathy and Organizational Well-being
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Is your Workplace Inclusive? Careers shouldn’t have gender
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Bridging the Gap: Build Intergenerational Competencies via Reverse Mentoring
The gap between generations in the workforce, lead organizations to focus on enhancing intergenerational learning, via reverse mentoring, to reduce knowledge loss.