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- By Tammy Tansley
- / September 17, 2018
Because we are trying to do so much, things are packed in back to back. Leaving no time for traffic jams, or appointments that run late, or any of the myriad of things that happen in daily life. Things that can have a cumulative impact on the day running smoothly.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / September 7, 2018
Perfectionism isn’t just having a preference for high standards – it’s being dogged about not accepting anything less than perfection which can be debilitating.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / August 28, 2018
Picking up the phone works if the relationship matters, or if it might matter in the future. Or where your reputation as a supplier or employer matters.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / August 3, 2018
In some cases, the person causing the conflict is just not pleasant. And will go out of their way to cause conflict. It is much rarer, but if you have someone who intent on wrecking havoc, it's a deeper conversation about whether that person is a good match for the organisation. And if the organisation has no intention of resolving it, then it is a question for you as to whether the organisation is a good fit for you.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / August 2, 2018
No one really wants to see either end of the spectrum of office romance .. That is, the loved up version or the sighing deeply and slamming door version. Keep your social life and your romantic life outside work. This includes when you are out of work but still at work functions.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / August 1, 2018
You can do this with any sort of change. You can also use language that reflects your belief around the sort of person you want to be.. "I am so the sort of person who drinks a lot of coffee, and so takes a keep cup wherever I can."
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 31, 2018
The simple answer is performance. Our research has repeatedly shown a concrete link between having a best friend at work and the amount of effort employees expend in their job.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 26, 2018
Not only did 68% of CEOs say that they were not fully prepared for the job, but the areas of difficulty were all related to "soft" skills.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 24, 2018
Conflict is one of the things that adults don't do well. These tips, albeit created for kids would make an immediate difference in many a workplace conflict.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 24, 2018
And what about the fact that a conversation is a two way engagement. If its boring - then both parties have a role to play in that.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 23, 2018
It's like a fleeting dream, that at the time felt so very significant; upon waking, you are just left with a whiff of something important that you've missed.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 19, 2018
So, what are these things that will improve your leadership and give you a more productive team?
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 18, 2018
It's the age old issue- the head office gets all the cool perks, whilst the satellite offices feel like they're left with the remnants (if they receive anything at all). It is hard. How do you build and create belonging amongst teams that work remotely.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 17, 2018
How are you taking the opportunities that present, even if you don't feel ready for them? And how are you making opportunities or seeking them out, if they aren't readily apparent?
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 16, 2018
Only one today .. be inspired by someone who has worked hard, very hard, and achieved plenty - with much more to come.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 14, 2018
The act of going together, and being vulnerable together, builds trust. And trust, as we have talked about before - is the fundamental component of an effective team. Vulnerability is key here; the willingness to show a more real, authentic, honest side of yourself.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 13, 2018
It's tempting to want to save space with an open plan office. There's also something egalitarian around everyone having the same space. But this may be one of the areas where it is really worth doing the research before hand, as if doesn't work, it could be a costly mistake.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 12, 2018
When we communicate in real life, we can read the situation – and we (hopefully) adjust our approach according to the cues that we are picking up. If we see that the other person is getting flustered or annoyed by what we’re saying, we might choose to take another tack. Or perhaps pursue it again another day.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 11, 2018
The key is really to dig deeper. What are you really worried about? Is it how the other person will react? Is it that you don't know what to say or how to say it, and you're worried it might be clumsy?
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 10, 2018
And the good news, is that it doesn't need to be about siting cross legged and humming "ommm". Both meditation and mindfulness are now packaged in many different ways. Without doubt, there will be a style and approach that suits you and your lifestyle.
- By Tammy Tansley
- / July 9, 2018
It's interesting what the HBR article says around why people don't take the time to do this..The usual excuse is a lack of time, but often it's because we don't want to see what is already there. The reality is that it is rare that anyone else is going to do this for you. Definitely a case of what you put in you get out.
