Tag: self-awareness

What Education Can Learn from Logistics Leadership

At first glance, education and logistics might seem worlds apart. One is dedicated to learning, development, and the future of society. The other focuses on the efficient movement of goods, services, and information. But look a little closer, and you’ll find that both sectors are under immense pressure to adapt, deliver, and lead in increasingly… Continue reading What Education Can Learn from Logistics Leadership

Recruitment Trends 2025 – what you need to know now

As of early 2025, the UK’s senior recruitment landscape has been experiencing notable shifts influenced by economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving workplace dynamics. Economic Outlook and Hiring Trends Recent data indicates a decline in the UK labour market, with permanent staff vacancies decreasing at the sharpest rate since August 2020.  Despite this downturn, nearly… Continue reading Recruitment Trends 2025 – what you need to know now

Do you have Hurry Sickness? Here’s how to slow down

Today’s landscape of hustle culture and frequent change, hurry sickness—the constant feeling of needing to rush—can leave you exhausted and irritable. Here’s how to slow down without sacrificing your performance: Build in buffer time. Schedule space between tasks to handle surprises or reflect. Block out undistracted time for deep work or reevaluating priorities. Think before… Continue reading Do you have Hurry Sickness? Here’s how to slow down

How to Overcome Defensive Reactions to Constructive Criticism

When you raise a concern at work, you may encounter defensiveness instead of a productive conversation. Colleagues might shift the focus from the issue at hand to you—specifically, your attitude, role, or personality. This can feel frustrating and disheartening, but understanding these dynamics will help you handle them more effectively. Here’s how to approach these… Continue reading How to Overcome Defensive Reactions to Constructive Criticism

Do you Listen Well? Learn how to apply listening skills for better Leadership

A good manager knows that listening is important, but too few people know how to listen well. Even common techniques, like “active listening” can be counterproductive. After all, merely sharing the amount of speaking time, or parroting back what a speaker said, does not achieve understanding. Consider three common conversations: Employee: “I’m worried about my… Continue reading Do you Listen Well? Learn how to apply listening skills for better Leadership

How Self-Aware are you? Do you appreciate the importance of Personality Type?

  Office politics is an umbrella term that encompasses many things. On one hand, it can refer to behaviour whereby co-workers step on their colleagues in the interest of getting ahead at all costs. On the other hand, office politics at its best can describe a dynamic of cooperation, not competition. When colleagues vary in… Continue reading How Self-Aware are you? Do you appreciate the importance of Personality Type?