They say that there are two types of people – the ‘big picture people’ and the ‘details people.’ The big picture people tend to be creative, strategic, and visionary… but they can also be messy, disorganized, and forgetful. On the other hand, the details people are conscientious, planful, and exacting… but can lack perspective or [...]

Taking a self-report assessment (such as the DISC or MBTI or many others out there) can be great for self-awareness but the report can also be biased because it is only based on your own evaluation. Similarly, your annual performance review that is usually done by your boss can be biased because he [...]

One of the many decisions we have to make on a day-to-day basis is how to manage our time. If we are team leaders or project managers, the decision can become quite complex because we are also managing others’ times as well as the project’s time.

Checklists are often inferior for time management purposes. As Peter [...]

If you want to become a better leader, consider the concept of the limiting factor. Your limiting factor is the variable that prevents you from being better. I first heard of the concept of the limiting factor when reading about strength training. Your legs may be strong enough to lift a [...]

Giving feedback is one of several paradoxes in management. It is undeniably true, yet seemingly contradictory, to realize that we must provide both criticism and praise in order for people on our teams to work effectively. And it is especially important to strike the right balance between the two.

An important data point [...]

Professional networking isn’t just for entrepreneurs, salespeople, or people who are looking for work. The importance of having connections that span various companies, vocations, and industries is crucial for business, innovation, and your overall career.

But networking can feel excruciating for introverts, mostly because it feels so unnatural and forced. With learning and enough practice, though, [...]

Here’s a paradox for you. Working hard can actually decrease your productivity. You may have heard that multi-tasking doesn’t work. Well whether or not you personally find that to be true, it is a neurological fact that our brains do not function in a predictable manner like you might expect from a machine. [...]

People-pleasing can be a trap almost anyone can fall into. This is especially true during times of stress or economic uncertainty when there is an extra element of fear or insecurity in the workplace. We begin to think about others’ feelings, needs, and priorities before our own. We strive to go that extra mile, and [...]