7 Proven Ways To Overcome Inertia And Inspire Change
Feeling stuck in leading change initiatives? Learn how to overcome inertia and inspire transformational change with our solution-focused approach.
Key Differences Between Fixed vs Growth vs Solution-Focused Mindset
Mindsets play a pivotal role in shaping our outcomes, both personally and professionally. According to research, embracing the right mindset can lead to positive outcomes and fulfilment in life & business. Here we compare the 3 mindsets: fixed, growth and solution-focused mindset.
What do you say to people who reply you with “Don’t know”
Have you ever gotten frustrated because the first answer to any question you ask others is, “Don’t know”. What can you say to help others to answer your question? How do you get others to reply you without giving you a blank look? How do you handle such passive aggressive response? Handling “I […]
The problem with most recognition awards at the workplace
In the recent facilitation session that I ran for a client, I realized that every year they hold a great event to celebrate the innovation projects of teams and recognize their efforts, and business impact. In most innovation projects the teams usually involve some leaders who took an idea and turned them into reality. […]
Quiz: What makes a conversation solution-focused?
Take this Quiz to find out how solution-focused are you as a leader. What makes a conversation solution focused?
Six Questions For Business Managers To Create Optimistic Conversations
Business leaders and managers want better conversations that help their staff to think about possibilities, be optimistic, and move them into new realities. Here are 6 questions you can ask to create optimistic conversations.
3 Ways to increase business agility in your organisation
The challenge for any organisation is still to serve its stakeholders well even when the business conditions keep changing. Business agility affects business and culture. Here we list 3 “tests” to see if your organisation is agile and what you can do about it.
7 Ways To Stay Motivated In Your Life
“How do you motivate yourself and keep it up?” This was posted to me when Howell Mabalot interviewed me after my speech to over 1500 people in the recent Philippines HR Congress 2019. Honestly, there are times where I don’t feel exactly highly motivated, but my response to it is extremely important. This is not […]
Setting big goals can actually do more harm than good
This is a sensitive topic but I felt strongly about this. Most people teach about setting big goals or stretch goals. Some even say that if it ain’t big enough, it’s not worth doing. I find it disturbing. Most of the time, teams or individuals can’t achieve big goals. Their spirits get crushed and they […]
Get noticed: 8 things that your boss wished you did more
After working with thousands of directors and leaders from many different countries, I have noticed that there common areas which they wished their team members are better in. Your boss will surely notice you if you do these! 1. Speak up more by giving feedback or share ideas Bosses wished their people spoke up […]