People vary markedly in the way they set goals and where they focus their goals. Our personalities help determine whether we prefer tight or loose goals. Learn more in this “how to” video.

We can learn a lot about failure and progress through the space race. In this video we take four lessons you can apply to break it to fix it.

There are many ways we can show appreciation, however research demonstrates that employees favour some approaches over others. In this video we explore the kinds of appreciation that are appreciated.

As human beings we face a tension between solitude and socialising. Research demonstrates the benefits of oscillating between the two. In this video we share four ways to be strategic in our application of both solitude and socialising.

We all have times in our career when we want to make a change of job or organisation. Searching for a new role takes a lot of work. In this video we share four things to consider before you make that next move.

Learning new things requires us to step out of our comfort zone. If we’re feeling comfortable, we’re not learning. Research demonstrates ways we can push through this feeling.

We are all faced with situations that require self-control, but it turns out self-control in the moment isn't a great approach. Researchers Williamson and Wilkowski identified four techniques we can apply in advance that can build our self-control.

Removing frustrations is an important part of effective leadership. In this video, we explore three conditions that magnify frustrations, and six tips to reduce frustrations for you and your team.

As we read the news it seems like there is a new crisis every week - fires, floods, earthquakes, financial mismanagement, and international tensions. And we also face crises at work as well. In this video we explore four skills that effective leaders show during a crisis.

Some have described rudeness and incivility in our workplaces as an epidemic. I’m sure each of use can share anecdotal stories of angry and rude people. These examples do tend to stick in our minds. But is it really an epidemic? In a study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, researche...

Researchers Kyle Brykman and Danielle King found that leaders play an important role when it comes to resilience, particularly within teams. They studied 48 tech startup teams to identify what made a difference when it came to resilience and learning. They found a key element in team resilience i...

It’s natural to be fearful of difficult conversations. We often become caught up with the downside risks - that we will damage the relationship or create even more challenges. However the best leaders become more and more comfortable with difficult conversations the more they practice. Learn more...

As organisations are increasingly needing to become more innovative, research suggests that humour may provide part of the answer. Learn about three practical tips for incorporating humour into the way you lead.

It’s no secret that people hate performance reviews. They are one of those 'must do' activities that both managers and team members tend to dislike. In this video we explore a regular one-on-one meeting format that can help address the challenges of performance management and engagement.

Autonomy is recognised as one of the core motivators people have in the workplace. With greater freedom and control over the way we perform our work comes higher levels of motivation and commitment. Research suggests that greater job control also improves our health and reduces our likelihood of ...

Perhaps one of the most undervalued leadership practices, clearing the way for people is vital. Take the Leadership Practices Assessment at www.leadership.today/lpa

Delegation is something most leaders struggle to do well. Here are some quick tips to help. Complete the Leadership Practices Assessment at www.leadership.today/lpa

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