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We talk so much about engagement. So many times, after the pandemic from 2020, I hear people say, "That disengages me" or "That makes me feel disengaged and not motivated." Although many people cannot clearly articulate what makes them feel that way, they are expressing an internal attitude toward several main elements of the engagement.… Continue reading Three pillars of engagement
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
The fast-paced world we live in, aren't we? People have significantly changed in the new reality based on an extensive stay-at-home culture. Social interactions have changed dramatically. Now people see others as less important to deal with and focus more on what it can be for them. Leaders have become more "flexible" in finding excuses… Continue reading Four signs of a leader that has lost connection with the environment and how to deal with them
"I quit because the company did not offer me any opportunity for development." "There was no room to grow in this company." "I was expecting a higher salary but did not get it, even after I have completed more tasks than expected for my role." My boss didn't understand me and didn't support my development."… Continue reading What you need to do if you want a raise or a promotion – two rules and six strategies for a successful negotiation process
The years with the COVID pandemic were exhausting for everyone. Many employees moved out of the office, but at the same time, tried to keep as productive as they could, to keep the tempo and the results the companies insisted on. Many companies try to balance the workload, but at the end of the journey,… Continue reading Should you quit or not? – decisions for employees
The tools we need to change culture
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
Have you ever asked yourself what makes people support one idea instead of another? Ideas dominate the political scene, and in the last several years, we see how extended supported models are stepping back In favor of new understandings, paradigms, and concepts that are at the same time fresh and with no evidence that will… Continue reading Why do people adopt one idea
Several years ago, I found that when I start a group meeting, the time is always kept by the second, and in some cases, we even finish earlier than planned. At the same time, the one-on-one meetings with members of my team were disastrous. We always started on time, but the meetings often continued long… Continue reading Six powerful questions to ask for productive One on One meetings
The need for recognition evolves every day. Now more people are talking about being recognized at work or giving praise to others. Employers invest actively in different programs and approaches. HR departments "build" actively "the next big recognition tool." After all these efforts, many companies still experience high turnover levels, see non-satisfied employees, and lose… Continue reading Three definitive relations for every leader to formulate meaningful recognition
The Human place 