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How your mood impacts team performance
The study on Emotional Contagion mentioned in the video says: "People are 'walking mood inductors', continuously influencing the moods and then the judgments and behaviours of others". Most of us have heard about emotional contagion. Yet, do we really understand the implications? If you ever wonder why meetings can go terribly wrong, this is for you. We’ll talk about the effects of mood on group dynamics and I’ll give you 4 ideas of things that can do to improve your own and your team’s performance.
Authenticity in the workplace
There is a lot of talk about authenticity: Authenticity in leadership, in the workplace, in our relationships, etc. We all seem to understand the importance of authenticity and we expect people to be just that - authentic. Yet, how authentically do WE really show up at work and in our lives?
How to deal with difficult people at work (employees or bosses)
Is there someone you work with but wish you didn’t have to? In this video you'll find 4 useful tips for dealing with difficult people at work so that you can maintain both, the work relationship and your sanity at the same time… :)
Why we need more female leaders
Sounds like an obsolete question? Apparently not… And so, if you’re a lady in or heading into a leadership role, here’s some food for thought (and a little ego boost as an extra bonus). If you’re a gentleman in charge of people, here’s a reason for why you should hire a woman.
Need to deliver bad news to employees?
Most of us like to be messengers of good news and when the time comes to communicate bad news, we feel uneasy and not sure how to go about it. If you are a manager, it may be your responsibility to communicate bad news such as layoffs, pay cuts or organisational changes to your employees. How do you prepare for tough conversations? What do you say and how do you say it? I interviewed Pavel Novak, a trainer, consultant and mediator on this very topic and I am sure you’ll find his tips and insights very useful.