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When you come to a fork in the road, take it

22 janvier 2018 - Durable

When you come to a fork in the road, take it! In this insight we’ll explain how to recognize the (business and personal) situations where this applies; why it’s often so difficult to act; and how to go about it.

Book review: ‘I could do anything’ by Barbara Sher

16 janvier 2018 - Leadership / Positif

« I could do anything »: Deciding about a meaningful future requires finding out what we want AND overcoming the barriers that prevent us from getting what we want. Read our book review.

Five tips to reduce stress before an important meeting

16 janvier 2018 - Durable

Whatever our level of seniority, whatever our level of achievement – there are moments where we feel stressed about an upcoming meeting. Here are some tips to reduce your stress level and enhance your impact and charisma.

What to do when you are dealing with unwelcome requests

8 janvier 2018 - Leadership

Are you frustrated too when others make you do things you don’t feel like doing? Your boss pushes through option B whereas you were so convinced option A was the right one…; You have to do some administrative tasks, and you just hate those…; Your family asks your help, right now, and now is really not the right moment… Dealing with unwelcome requests sure is a difficult thing…

How to keep cool during disagreements?

12 décembre 2017 - Durable / Leadership

Has it happened to you too? Somebody shows disagreement with you, or comes with a suggestion you don’t like, and you lash out – perhaps more than absolutely necessary… Here is a finding that helps us manage disagreements without getting carried away.

Book review: ‘Nudge’ by Richard H. Thaler & Cass R. Sunstein

14 novembre 2017 - Durable

You want to make sure people around you (coworkers, clients, family) will make the best decision? You want to guide them towards the ‘right’ decision – yet you want them to have freedom of choice? Read this book and learn about the power of ‘nudges’.

5 tips for handling conflict while being tough

6 novembre 2017 - Durable

Many leaders have a hard time being tough as they want to maintain positive relationships at work. Here are some tips to help you establish when it is necessary to be more assertive, and how to go about it.

To share or not to share when you are facing difficulties?

6 novembre 2017 - Leadership

Many leaders and high potentials keep doubts and difficulties completely to themselves. We would suggest a more nuanced approach… Opening up has some advantages…

3 tips to catch up when you have too much to read

30 octobre 2017 - Leadership

Here are 3 tips you might consider worthwhile to catch up on your reading, with impact.

How to handle conflict situations

30 octobre 2017 - Durable / Esprit d'équipe / Leadership

Dealing with conflict is not easy. Conflict situations tend to be complex. We won’t be able to give a ‘quick and dirty miracle recipe’ in this insight. But we will provide a concept that might prove very helpful.