In a recent post we looked at email overwhelm and how you can reduce this if you work in an organisation. But maybe you want to take control of your own email?... read more →
Do you work for an organisation? What's its Communication Policy like? Or more specifically, its Email Policy? Is there one? If there is, have you read it? Has it helped your productivity... read more →
Virtual working has many advantages, for employer and employee. But managing virtual teams is challenging. Leaders need to address and overcome human and technical barriers if they're to make it... read more →
When people talk to you do you listen? For example, when someone tells you about a problem they have, do you really listen to them? Or are you busy thinking... read more →
Some of the greatest partnerships have been between people who didn't get along particularly well...you know, the Lennon and McCartney factor. Maybe it's just that human beings often rub each... read more →
Do you consider yourself a good listener? Most of us would say "yes" without a second thought. But how often do you feel truly heard? (more…)
Inward Focus is dominated by "the self". Its self-centredness ignores that we're all interconnected, so it damages not only "the other", but also "the self". (more…)
The barrier of Inward Focus is dominated by "the self", so it cuts off the skills you need to communicate effectively.Soft skills - like listening, considering other opinions and collaborating... read more →
Lack of empathy damages everyone...individuals, families, organisations, countries. Inward Focus is the result. (more…)
Inward Focus blocks teams, groups, departments, organisations - and of course individuals - from thinking broadly. Organisations that do this lose out...that's the message in this short video from Human... read more →