Everyone is different. It is particularly true if your team members come from different cultures across various civilizations. To share some areas where how your
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The need to control your negative thoughts and feelings as a people manager
While it’s normal to have negative thoughts and feelings, as a manager, you need to be aware of the effect your emotions have on your
Read moreWhy behaving well is the first step to becoming someone worth following
By behaving well, I mean the golden rule “treat others as you wish to be treated.” I agree that there are no doubt nuances and
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Standing on your head to feel more optimistic about the US
Why did Donald Trump get elected? Why did Brexit happen? Why is populism on the rise? Did it happen before in modern history? What lessons can we learn from? What do all these mean? And where does it lead us?
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Learn to Lead: no one is born a great people manager
John (pseudonym name) is a brilliant specialist working in a consultancy firm. His client loves him. He produces excellent work and presents them brilliantly to senior stakeholders. Because of that, he progresses quickly within the organization, manages a team of five direct reports. After more than a year, things are not looking great. John is working longer hours than before, while his team is afraid of him. He is very intimidating, asking them tough questions without coaching them on how to answer.
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