It has become increasingly obvious that effective leadership is hugely important in the workplace. If the leadership is not effective, problems such as poor productivity, low motivation and high turnover can occur. In the current market, there are many new opportunities available for employees and so if employees are not happy it is very likely …
Psychometrics refers to ‘the psychological theory or technique of mental measurement’ – (Merriam-Webster 2018). Getting a better sense of a candidate’s personality and behavioural traits is much more difficult in an interview than learning about their skills, education and experience. As a result, many employers include psychometric testing for assessing current or potential talent and as …
What is narcissism? Narcissism is excessive self involvement, vanity, ego centrism and lack of regard for others. Narcissism and Leadership: Narcissists are more likely to become leaders as they generally possess vision and the ability to attract and inspire followers. There is without a doubt a dark side to narcissism but that doesn’t mean that …
The majority of leaders want to continue to improve and find ways to be more effective. However, they very rarely receive feedback which will help them to improve and become even better leaders. A lot of the time if they are doing well, leaders are told they are doing a great job and to keep …
What separates great leaders from average ones? According to Daniel Goleman they answer does not lie in technical skills or IQ, it is in fact emotional intelligence (EQ). These are a group of skills which allow leaders to maximise both their own performance, and that of their team. These skills are self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy …
We are currently living in a network and knowledge-based society. What this means is that we depend on our relationships in order to develop both professional and individual growth. The problem that arises is most people don’t like to share their knowledge with people they don’t know or don’t like. Research has suggested that we …
There is a myth that only certain people have a ‘creative personality’ and if you don’t well that means you can’t be creative. However, in years of research on creativity, this has not been proven. Anybody can be creative in the right context and if they are given the right opportunities. The secret to having …
Why? Well, nobody likes being in a bad mood. But bad mood is more than just an unpleasant feeling. Mood matters – a lot. If you learn to manage your mood better, it can make a dramatic difference to your life. What causes a mood? Time of the day Natural sunlight The weather Hormonal changes …
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