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The most common mistakes to avoid at work

07/06/2016 /

In one of his articles, Dan Shawbel explains which are the most common mistakes to avoid on your workplace. As is well known, even the brightest rising stars can find themselves falling more rapidly than they could imagine, and all because of some mistakes which could be easily avoided. Here you can find the most common ones:

1. Being too political;

2. Multi-tasking too much;

3. Complaining about work;

4. Making promises you can’t keep;

5. Pretending you’re in charge when you’re not;

6. Focusing all your attention on your job;

7. Not being opportunistic;

8. Not learning from your mistakes.

You can read the full article here.

Carl Walks Closer to the "Falling Down" House

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Flexibility at work

02/06/2016 /

“Let no one think that flexibility and a predisposition to compromise is a sign of weakness or a sell-out.”  Paul Kagame

Being flexible in the workplace isn’t about being able to contort yourself into the office cupboard or being winning the limbo at the office Christmas party. Instead, flexibility is about being able to adapt and think quickly on your feet.

Flexibility in the workplace is about adapting successfully to changing situations and environments. You need to show a willingness to learn new techniques and take on new roles through your own initiative. No workplace environment ever stays the same, so you will need to be able to change your job role and responsibilities at short notice. Being able to multi-task and perform several tasks at once is also vital in the workplace.

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The level of success

01/06/2016 /

The Diplo calendar 2016 realized by Stefano Baldi and Ed Gelbstein presents a selection of quotes from the Classical World for living and working better.

For the month of June the selected quotation is by Aesop, ancient Greek fabulist or story teller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop’s Fables.

The level of success is limited only by our imagination and no act kindness, however small, is ever wasted

Calendar 2016 Festival_im_Page_09

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Thinking Skills

26/05/2016 /

Eric Garner, in his book Thinking Skills, argues that our brain is the most powerful organ we possess. It is the tool that, if used skillfully, can help us perform better in our job, better in our team and better in our organization.

Thinking Skills are some of the most valuable skills to learn today. Indeed, we live in an Information Age, no longer an Industrial Age. That’s why brain has replaced brawn, and strength in thinking has replaced strength in muscles. No matter what kind of business you work for, nor what kind of job you do, today you are expected to apply a range of thinking skills to the work you carry out. This includes using your judgment; collecting, using, and analyzing information; working with others to solve problems; making decisions on behalf of others; contributing to ideas to innovate and change; and being creative about how your job can function better.

By developing your thinking skills to meet the needs of the modern world, you are guaranteed to succeed.

 

Brain food

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12 steps to the leader’s Self Care

19/05/2016 /

Leadership starts from the leader’s well-being.

Here’s, according to Roy Bennet (@InspiringThinkn), the 12 steps to Self Care:

  1. If it feels wrong, don’t do it.
  2. Say “exactly” what you mean.
  3. Don’t be a people pleaser.
  4. Trust your instincts.
  5. Never speak bad about yourself.
  6. Never give up on your dreams.
  7. Don’t be afraid to say “No”.
  8. Don’t be afraid to say “Yes”.
  9. Be kind to yourself.
  10. Let go of what you can’t control.
  11. Stay away from drama and negativity.
  12. Love.

SPA

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Speak beyond words!

17/05/2016 /

You don’t speak with your mouth: you speak with your body, too.

Or rather: your body speaks for you. Your body’s movements and positions express your thoughts and feelings. Your facial expressions communicate information. Also, body positions affect attitude.This happens silently and often mechanically.

Body language does not have a real grammar. The first step is to become aware of it. For this to happen, you have to practice. Here are some tips:

  1. Do not gesture above your shoulders.
  2. Talk more with your hands.
  3. Watch your eyes (eye contact is important).

Interesting? Find more here.

Hands

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