atomic habits

Atomic Habits book review + powerful insights

Looking for an extremely practical, incredibly interesting read about habits? Well, look no further than Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book has had prime placement on the Pragmatic Thinking bookshelf since it was published back in 2018, so we figured it was about time we shared this gem with you. Read on for a …

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strengths-based approach

How to start a strengths-based approach with your team

Taking a strengths-based approach with your team can lead to some pretty awesome results, but where do you even begin? Today we’re going to look at what goes into a strengths-based approach and how managers and team leaders can get started with it. Curious to see what’s possible when we focus on developing and using …

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how to give constructive feedback

How to give constructive feedback to your team

Throughout your work life, there are going to be times (many, many times) when you’ll need to give some constructive feedback. And while most of us don’t enjoy giving negative feedback, it’s something that goes hand in hand with working in a team. Whether you’ve noticed a minor concern like a couple of typos in …

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microphone

Surprising science-backed ways to improve your public speaking

Regardless of your day-to-day role, it’s worth taking the time to improve your public speaking skills. While you may not think you do a lot of public speaking, the truth is we all need the ability to communicate our ideas effectively. At one of our Think Club events Ryan Lewty, one of our expert facilitators, …

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Does alcohol help you get better sleep? | The nightcap myth

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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Facing resistance and procrastination in the workplace

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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how to relax after work

7 ways to relax after a busy week

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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live person rule

How the ‘live person’ rule can make you a better manager

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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empower your team

15 ways you can empower your team

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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work stress

How work stress impacts the rest of your life

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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