Guest blogger Peter Russian from Investors in People Scotland explains the benefits of the sixth generation framework: Someone said to me recently that cycling is the new golf – it’s becoming the sport of choice for men and women alike, and there is no doubt that part of this revolution has been inspired by the […]
A seemingly simple statement. The adage for years has been that the more you plan to do, the more you get done. And busyness is next to godliness, right? Ah, no. That’s cleanliness. We’re all so busy now. So, so, very busy. The modern world has changed. A proliferation of technology exists to constantly bombard […]
There’s always one. Wherever you go. Oozing style, sophistication and just bucketloads of natural confidence. Sometimes it feels like they’ve been put on this planet to make us mere mortals feel inferior. But stop yourself right there! Believe it or not, while there are a few people who might have Teflon coating and an […]
Just two weeks back into it and you are no doubt back in the habit of working like a little hamster. But let’s just take a deep breath: there should always be time for a little reflection. With the turning of another year comes the inevitable audit of business wins and losses, improvements and setbacks […]
Tis almost the season to be jolly. And as the Christmas office parties come round, you can almost hear everyone inwardly groaning that they are going to have to do that thing called “networking”, fuelled with alcohol, and with people they might spend the rest of the year trying to actively avoid. So, after spending […]
“Empty vessels make most noise.” Plato’s legendary words will resonate with anyone who has ever had to contend with a boardroom loudmouth. While some people naturally brim with the confidence to gush ideas before they are fully formed, others can struggle to sound out their thoughts, often to their own detriment. There are many reasons […]
It’s a fact of life: more often than not, we are entirely defined by our ambitions. This is no bad thing. As well as contributing to our overall satisfaction with life, the pursuit of meaningful objectives has been psychologically proven to equate directly to happiness and emotional well-being. The zenith of personal goal-setting power is, […]
