The “no one else can do it as well as I can” and the “It’s quicker to do it yourself” Schools of Management can work very well in the short term but have significant consequences over time. Consequences for the individual who tries to manage the impossible and ends up with stress and ultimately ... Views: 897
When you are feeling at your most alive - raring to go and full of passion and energy - what are you doing?
When you feel tired and out of sorts, pulled down and exhausted what is at the bottom of your lack of energy?
You might think that for each person the answer would be entirely different ... Views: 889
Limiting beliefs are just as much an issue for organizations and departments as they are for individuals. Any belief which limits potential should be challenged.
In this article I'd like to consider the belief which is held by so many organizations that working longer hours means those who ... Views: 886
The champagne corks have been popping to celebrate your promotion.
You have a well paid job you love - it's really interesting. You are using your talents to the full and your boss really values your contribution!
If you recognise yourself in the statement above - congratulations!
If you ... Views: 831
Stress is the most common single reason for staff absenteeism. It costs millions every year in lost man hours and production. Every Manager has a responsibility to ensure the well being of their team. All too often managers are themselves between a rock and a hard place and as a result pass ... Views: 824
Much is spoken and written about wealth. Many of us dream about having a life style supported by unlimited funds, indeed this is the basis for lotteries run world wide.
There is a paradox to in the research which has been done looking at the levels of happiness and satisfaction of those who ... Views: 819
Stress is sited as the cause of a wide range of health problems, costing businesses billions each year in lost work days and in compensation and pensions. This does not capture the huge personal cost in anxiety, poor health and premature death.
In order to deal with stress effectively either ... Views: 788
I believe that the work force of any organization represent their true wealth for without them the organization is going nowhere.
If you are the owner or Managing Director of any organization you will know what the assets of your company are worth. Your Financial Directors and accountants ... Views: 655
Most of us use the New Year as a time to take stock of our lives. The break over Christmas gives us a bit of a breathing space between the turkey, mince pies and the round of jollity. Many of us make promises that we convince ourselves we’ll try to keep this time. Those more cynical simply ... Views: 596