Be Assertive Not Aggressive

Be Assertive Not Aggressive

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There’s a fine line between being assertive and being aggressive. When you are assertive, you allow your thoughts to be heard and respected by others. When you are aggressive, you cause others to shut off and tune out of the conversation.…
Make Friends And Influence Others

Make Friends And Influence Others

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Social and networking events alway give us the jitters. How do we get others to like us? How do we get them to listen to what we have to offer? Similarly, if you are cracking your brains over how to get your colleagues to buy your idea, fret…
What's your Leadership Style

What’s your Leadership Style

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Have you ever felt that your boss could have handled a situation differently? Frustrated by the way your boss works? We all have different leadership styles and we might prefer some styles over others. But what makes you a great leader? If you’re…
Expand Your Network Like A Pro

Expand Your Network Like A Pro

Is success all about who you know? Having a strong professional network can definitely propel your career to greater heights. It opens doors to exclusive job opportunities, business ventures and broader industry knowledge. That ‘somebody’…
5 Things To Consider Before Making A Career Switch

5 Things To Consider Before Making A Career Switch

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What keeps you going in your current career? The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of us to switch careers. Some have decided to pivot into booming industries like healthcare and tech, while others are looking at starting their own business.…
work smarter, not harder

Work Smarter, Not Harder

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Feel like you need more than 24 hours in a day? No matter how much you do, things just never end and the work keeps piling up. Let’s face it, we can’t complete everything that we set out to do in a day. Yet why are some people able to accomplish…
the key to great teamwork

The Key To Great Teamwork

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Teamwork makes the dreamwork! This is more true than ever, especially when our work becomes increasingly cross-functional. Working effectively as a team is a highly-regarded skill because it’s transferable and applicable to every industry.…
5 essential mindsets for a successful leader

5 Essential Mindsets For A Successful Leader

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Imagine this: You have been offered a job by two different organisations. Leader A of the first organisation sees challenges as an opportunity to grow and learn and is receptive to feedback. He truly cares about his employees and sets long term…
how to run effective meetings

How To Run Effective Meetings

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Raise your hand if you have ever groaned inwardly after receiving a meeting invite. We’ve all experienced terrible meetings that make us just want to walk out of it. We have those that ramble off topic without the slightest concern about the…
4 ways to effectively resolve conflicts

4 Ways To Effectively Resolve Conflicts

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Do you avoid conflicts or are you someone who speaks your mind? I’m sure we’ve all had our fair share of conflicts. Be it with our family, friends or colleagues, conflicts are inevitable. Sometimes, we are the ones involved in the conflict…