Why You Should Adapt, Not Adopt
“Overadjusting” may not be good for your career! According to podcast interviewer, Christian Hoferle (#thecultureguy), during his time in Tokyo, cultural trainer Russell Harlow was charged with facilitating a change process among his Japanese team. He was surprised...
Self-Awareness Can Make You A Better Leader
Self-Awareness Can Make You A Better Leader 3 ways you can use self-awareness to develop ethical decision-making I. Two stories of leadership – which one would you rather be known for? I was at a construction manager’s meeting not so long ago when I heard these two...
In A Nutshell, What’s The Future Of Work And Why Should I Care?
In A Nutshell, What’s The Future Of Work And Why Should I Care? (Part 1: How people and machines came to be in relationship together and the Gig economy) It is not hard to see that employment is changing rapidly and shows high volatility worldwide. Many employees feel...
Top Secrets to Communicating with Canadians
Every culture has its preferred ways of communicating. Each culture also gives special clues to its members which let them know that they are on the same page. The shared understanding which arises from comprehending these clues is the key to successful communication....
Removing Obstacles To Team Success
Removing Obstacles To Team Success You may be an inspiring leader who can motivate anyone to do anything. But if you can’t identify and remove the obstacles to individual and team success, it is all empty words that don’t build authority or credibility. A great leader...
Pre-influencing your team for great attitude
Pre-influencing your team for great attitude I have been reading Robert Cialdini’s most recent book Pre-Suasion. It’s about how people are triggered to behave in certain ways under certain conditions. The short version is that people are influenced by...
Why You Need A Mentor And How To Get One
As a newcomer to Canada, finding a job is a priority for you.However, you don’t just want a survival job; you want to shape your career here. Having a mentor to guide you on this seemingly daunting journey to establishing your career in Canada is crucial. Read on to...
Unity In Diversity Is A Universal Law. For Business And Life.
Why are we here? ”Diverse groups are collectively smarter, more original, more creative in their thinking, in their problem-solving.” Steve Johnson, author of Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most Click To Tweet Two years ago I started talking to...
3 Stages To Results: Managing Your Emotions Through Career Transition
3 Stages To Results: Managing Your Emotions Through Career Transition How do I look for work when I feel SO terrible? If you have a career history but are transitioning to a new job, career or industry, you are probably worried about the answers to these questions....
