Career
The best question to ask candidates in an interview
To help cut through the rehearsed responses and understand the person beneath. Interviews are short and stressful, making it hard to truly understand the person you’re talking to. But there’s one question Simon Sinek asks in every interview that can help you do just that. What's the question? "I...
5 things successful people never say at work
In your job, your words carry weight. They can either propel you towards success or pull you back down. 1. "This may be stupid, but...
Dream jobs don’t exist
They're like unicorns. Often talked about. But rarely sighted. We thought it was time to debunk this myth. So let's explore why you shouldn't chase that dream and what you should focus on. 1. The great illusion The reality is, no job is perfect. Every role comes with its...
Having this trait makes you 4X more effective as a leader
According to the Yale School of Management. No, it's not influence, power, or ranking and you don't have to be the smartest. The trait is called Relational Energy. I.e. How positively you energise those around you. Where's the proof? A study from Yale School of Management found that leaders who...
Are you sabotaging your own job search without even knowing it?
If you've been sending out application after application only to hear crickets. You might be unknowingly sabotaging your job search. Here's how: #1 The shotgun approach Applying to every job under the sun might seem like a good idea, but this often backfires. By failing to target your search,...
Do this if you’re quietly looking to change jobs.
To avoid that awkward conversation with your manager. Follow these 4 steps: Go to your LinkedIn profile and click [ I want to… ]. Click [ Find a job ]. Select your job preferences. Under ‘Visibility’, select [ Recruiters only ] and click [ Save ] Now recruiters can see you’re...
Most leaders don’t have a clue how to coach their team.
Use this simple coaching framework to increase your team's performance. Coaching. It's not just a buzzword. It can lead to: Increased engagement Better relationships More autonomy So, what's this framework? Well, it's called GROW. It stands for: Goal - What do you want? Reality - Where are you now? Options - What could you do? Will...
Why burning bridges is as bad as it sounds
Have you ever considered leaving a job with a figurative (or literal) "🎤 drop"? Here’s why it’s not worth it. #1 The world's a small place Believe it or not, the professional world is smaller than it seems. You're likely to cross paths with former colleagues, bosses, or clients...