A recent WSJ article gives great suggestions on how to gain power at work even when you have no leverage. What to do when you are judged on your team’s performance but you lack actual authority or resources? 3 ways to gain power: Build a strong netwo...

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… And Others Don’t is a management book by Jim Collins. It focuses on how companies change and evolve, and presents strategies to ensure that your company makes the leap to success correctly. A 3 Minute...

Do you have the courage to be disliked? Are you always living with the hidden fear of being disliked by other people? “ If I do this, I will put myself in an embarrassing situation and people will dislike me “ “ If I do that, what will people think o...

I think the first step to massive personal growth in this area is to gain a better understanding of where you stand. Who are you? What makes you tick? What strengths can you double down on? What weaknesses should you seek to lessen? How’s Your Self-A...

Something interesting happened between finishing school and starting my adult life. For the first time in 20 years, I did not know what to do next. I was searching for the “right” answer only to realise that there was no answer key. From the outside...

“Culturally, what you believe means nearly nothing. What you do is who you are.” Horowitz’s latest book is all about leading and creating a purposeful culture at work. He defines culture as a set of actions, rather than the beliefs or corporate value...

As a candidate, you want to be focused on two things during the job search: How can I build relationships with people who can influence the hiring decision How can I stand out from all of the other candidates vying for this job An unmentioned area of...

Prestige vs. learning Here’s a test: if the information you seek can be found on the internet instead of an in-person conversation, would you be happy with that? If you’re driven by learning, this is great news! If not, you’re chasing the prestige of...

The biggest slice of your life goes to work. Not only is it five out of every seven days, what happens during those five days affects how you feel the other two. Choosing your environment is one of the highest ROI decisions you can make. Maximising l...

Here are some tips to keep in mind when you’re transitioning into that new role or position. 1. Don’t Let the Position Go To Your Head. Letting it go to your head can look like, “Oh yeah, I’m the one that won, I’m that guy/girl!” and getting a little...