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Looking for ways to get better sleep? The age-old myth of a nightcap sending you off into a dreamy sleep is much further from the truth than you might think. While the practice of having a lil’ alcoholic beverage before bed has been around since the 1700s, the credibility of a nightcap being an effective …

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When you come up against resistance or procrastination within your team, you’ve got to create a plan to address it. Whether its verbal resistance, a task that keeps being pushed to next week’s to-do list, or a more subtle form of resistance, it’s best to nip it in the bud as soon as you can. …

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Whether you finished up a big project, had some tough conversations or found yourself hurtling through the week like there’s no tomorrow, it’s about time you take a moment to learn how to relax after work. If your mind is on a merry-go-round of work-related thoughts, you’ve clicked on the right blog post. Read on …

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High-performing teams are fascinating to observe; they’re productive, accountable, creative and collaborative. They’re a behavioural scientist’s dream, so they make a fitting focus for today’s article. There are certain habits that high-performing teams have, that enable them to move at a fast pace and create incredible work. Let’s explore what those habits are and how …

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If you’re looking for something you can action today that’ll make you a better manager, the ‘live person’ rule is gonna be your new best friend. It’s a concept that many therapists use as a guiding principle and it’s a lot easier to implement than you may think. Grab out a pen and paper and …

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As a leader, you’ve got to empower your team, motivate them, and ultimately guide them to achieve their full potential. It’s a tall order, but it’s one that we’re here to help you with today. With that said, scroll on down for our list of fifteen ways to empower your team.   15 Ways to …

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Let’s talk about the ‘S’ word. No, not that one, head out of the gutter, please! This is a family-friendly blog after all. In this article we are going to focus on stress, namely work stress, and how it impacts the rest of your life. I’m pretty sure that you’ve heard those bandied around phrases …

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Are you a quest to improve the feedback culture in your organisation? That’s a noble quest, and one that we’d like to join you on. We’ll be the Gandalf to your Frodo, the Yoda to your Luke… get the picture? Join us for a journey into what it takes to build a phenomenal feedback culture …

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How often do you spend time developing your strengths? Neurological studies indicate that we are hardwired to excel when we are focusing on our areas of strength. Despite this, we often spend most of our time and energy on trying to get from bad to merely mediocre in our areas of weakness. Keep on reading …

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As well-meaning as the term sounds, perfectionism is far less than perfect. It’s actually pretty destructive and can be the invisible thread that is holding your people back from achieving their full potential. If you’re curious as to how perfectionism could be impacting your team or hindering your own performance, keep on reading.   What …

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