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Listening Skills for the Conscious Colleague

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“One of the best ways to persuade others is by listening to them.” – Dean Rusk Listening is the most rudimentary of skills. However, you might be surprised that many people are not very good at it. Or perhaps you…

6 Negotiation Pitfalls to Consciously Avoid

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“Never view obstacles in your path as the enemy. Rather, view any obstacles as detour signs to avoid pitfalls.” – Donald L. Hicks Negotiations often leave little room for mistakes and stumbles. At a high level, they are often tough, robust,…

Staying Calm During Negotiation at Work

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“During a negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leave personalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities more objectively.” – Brian Koslow Unless the only person you work with is you, then…

How To Work Well Asynchronously

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Asynchronous work is a simple concept: Do as much as you can with what you have, document everything, transfer ownership of the project to the next person, then start working on something else. Preston Wickersham, Start-Up Mentor Introducing Async…

The Importance of Both Motivation and Consistency

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“When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren’t the people who are motivated, but have consistency in their motivation.” – Arsene Wenger You will probably be quite familiar with the term ‘motivation’. Motivation is…

Beyond Wellbeing Washing: Integrating A Conscious Culture

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If your company is looking to integrate wellbeing beyond the superficial, I recommend starting with these four questions and then building out your integrated wellbeing plan from there. 1. How is the wellbeing of staff linked to the overall business…

Model Leadership in 2023

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Leadership is not a popularity contest; it’s about leaving your ego at the door. The name of the game is to lead without a title. – Robin S. Sharma There isn’t really an area of life that does not change…

Things to Look Forward to Post-Festive Season

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“Look forward in your life and regrets are no more. Keep going with each step forward. Happiness awaits you at every step.” – Sandeep Ravidutt Sharma Ah, the festive season. Full of frivolity and fun. Full of family events, social…

Neil in the News 21.01.23

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Today, Neil Seligman has been featured in iNews writing on 30 Ways to Simplify your Life, from Cheating in the Kitchen to having a Seasonal Wardrobe for Anna Bonet’s piece. Here’s Neil’s contribution: “When you wake up, instead of looking at…

5 Things to Reset this New Year

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“Every sunset is an opportunity to reset.” – Richie Norton I don’t so much find myself looking for resolutions in the new year, as much as I see it as an opportunity to get back on track with a few things.…

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