Personal Development

Seasonal goals – what they are and why you need them

We are now in the season of goals evaluation. Measurement is on the way for everyone. No matter your role, the time is coming to report on your long-forgotten goal for the year you have achieved. And at the same time, your direct manager will have to tell you how they see you in the… Continue reading Seasonal goals – what they are and why you need them

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Wishing versus Wanting and how to turn from dreams to real gains

In the country where I Live, we have a saying, “If you want to turn your dreams into success, you have to work hard.” While this looks true initially, many people continue to trust illusionary opportunities like lotteries, customer competition at different chains of stores, etc. Does this seem familiar? I experience it daily. So… Continue reading Wishing versus Wanting and how to turn from dreams to real gains

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Driving your CAR to tremendous success

Getting to success in life has become a new norm for many today. And people started prioritizing their personal life over professional success. According to a Korn Ferry research study from 2022 - thirty-two percent of the people interviewed have turned down an offer for professional growth because it interfered with their life priorities. Korn… Continue reading Driving your CAR to tremendous success

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How to answer the “Tell me about yourself” question in your interview -Leadership in interviews

I have conducted more than fifteen thousand interviews in my professional career. Still, after so many numbers, I find the same pattern in people trying to answer the most straightforward questions during the interview. In November 2021, I organized a discussion with some prospective guys for a Head of Finance role in our company. We… Continue reading How to answer the “Tell me about yourself” question in your interview -Leadership in interviews

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Closing the talent gap through digital transformation

The century of the talent gap. That is what a Harvard research team called the current time frame in their study back in 2018. What we miss most today is not oil, natural gas, or even microchips. Instead, the most deficient element of our environment is talent. Or, as I love to say – what… Continue reading Closing the talent gap through digital transformation

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FOUR ELEMENTS OF THE PURE GOALS SETTING

The phrase "pure goals" is something very tempting at the moment. People in different roles and on different levels talk about the goals they set and connect them with values, cultural norms, ethical standards, etc. Politicians especially love the idea of "pure goals" because the word "pure" creates a psychological connection to something new, untouched… Continue reading FOUR ELEMENTS OF THE PURE GOALS SETTING

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ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO LEARN WHEN DEALING WITH EMOTIONS

Emotions are the expression of our inner world in the environment. Although many theories teach people to express their emotions directly and without fear, our society has already set some barriers and rules, often called norms, regarding what a good or bad emotion means. The modern business world looks deeply into emotions, paradigms, and tools… Continue reading ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO LEARN WHEN DEALING WITH EMOTIONS

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Nine areas for growth every leader should pay attention to

To be or not to be a leader? How can I become a leader? What can make me a better leader? How can I achieve more as a leader? How to make everyone trust me and follow me? These are only part of the questions I have been asked while helping people to transform their… Continue reading Nine areas for growth every leader should pay attention to

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How to be more strategic in six steps

Back in 2012, I had a line manager who once told me: "If you want to be successful and grow, you will need to become more strategic in your work." At first, I thought she did know what she was talking about, but after seeing several colleagues growing in their careers and still standing in… Continue reading How to be more strategic in six steps

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Barriers to changing culture

Changing culture for good is a mantra every leader has lived with during the last decades. Companies often talk about it; leaders declare that they will inform the change to make the culture better. And still, after so many efforts, some cultures remain "toxic, non-supportive and demanding." Falling into such a specific situation, leaders try… Continue reading Barriers to changing culture