How to make yourself irresistible in a job interview – part one: The 3 crucial ways to prepare
Ever wonder how some people have the uncanny ability to get people to know, like, and trust them within just minutes of meeting? Academics call it the “KLT” factor and it measures how much a person feels they “Know, Like, and Trust” you. Notice that KLT rests entirely...
Bringing out the talents of your team: Survey and you shall receive
I recently did a communication training for an organization whose leadership spent two hours beforehand explaining to me that their employees were “all under-performing, irresponsible and unresponsive.” I didn’t believe them then, and I believed them even...
How immigration categories work in Canada (and why you should care)
Ever wondered who comes to Canada, how they are classified, and how many people are actually accepted? If not, maybe this will persuade you to get curious about immigration categories: by 2030 immigration is projected to account for all – not just some, but ALL...
How to get strategic and START putting out fires in your business or team
How to get strategic and START putting out fires in your business or team Do you spend most of your time at work dealing with emergencies?… Does your business day revolve around putting out fire after fire, and are you constantly working to respond to client...
3 Typical workplace communication problems you can actually do something about
Workplace communication is a two-way street. It involves people listening to each other and responding, where ideas are shared and then collaboratively built out over time. So, when workplace interactions evolve from poor communication, it is no surprise that a...
Stop spending 80% of your time on one bad egg
Stop spending 80% of your time on one bad egg Ever notice how there are those “bad eggs” on your team who, like vacuums, seem to suck not only your energy, but everyone’s energy? Learning to deal with the “bad eggs” on our teams can feel...
Live your work life as if you could die tomorrow
Recently I have been reminded of the importance of death… When we think about our own death and what might be our legacy after we have left this world, it can have a big impact on how we live daily. It has a lot of weight on how we treat people at work, in our...
The quick guide to increasing cultural comfort in the workplace
Increasingly organizations are looking to hire for “fit.” They’ve become more conscious of the culture that they are trying to create within their company and look for people who have the “right” attitudes, energy, and predilections to...
Cross cultural negotiation – part three: Personality traits that lead to cultural behaviour change
Turns out that your personality traits impact how effectively you can navigate cultural difference. Learn how “The Big Five,” “The Asian Personality at Work Index,” and how individualism and collectivism impact your ability to negotiate.
