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Listening takes more effort than we might think. Here's how to do it well By Gary Nunn Updated about an hour agoThu 6 Dec 2018, 10:25pm When I contacted people whose job it is to listen — psychotherapists, counsellors, journalists — one thing came up repeatedly. Making time management the organization’s priority When a critical strategic initiative at a major multinational stalled recently, company leaders targeted a talented, up-and-coming executive to take over the project. There was just one problem: she was already working 18-hour days, five days a week. When the leaders put this to the CEO, he matter-of-factly remarked that by his count she still had “30 more hours Monday to Friday, plus 48 more on the weekend.” Extreme as this case may seem, the perennial time-scarcity problem that underlies it has become more acute in recent years. The impact of always-on communications, the growing complexity of global organizations, and the pressures imposed by profound economic uncertainty have all added to a feeling among executives that there are simply not enough hours in the day to get things done.

How Humble Leadership Really Works Executive Summary Top-down leadership is outdated and counterproductive. By focusing too much on control and end goals, and not enough on their people, leaders are making it more difficult to achieve their own desired outcomes. The key, then, is to help people feel purposeful, motivated, and energized so they can bring their best selves to work. One of the best ways is to adopt the humble mind-set of a servant leader. Servant leaders view their key role as serving employees as they explore and grow, providing tangible and emotional support as they do so.

Top tips for newly qualified social workers Photo: AnthonyJess/Adobe Stock By Lindsay Giddings You’ve done it. Placements are finished, assignments are handed in and now you’re a fully qualified and registered social worker. Hurrah! Before you go and dive into the office cake (we’ll come back to that), here are some top tips that should stand you in good stead as you go out into the big wide world of social work practice… 5 Ways To Ace Your Social Work Job Interview - SocialWorker.com by Valerie Arendt, MSW, MPP Congratulations! Your amazing résumé and cover letter worked. You got the interview! Now the pressure is on for you to stand out from your fellow candidates and show the employer you are the right fit for the job. What makes a TED Talk go viral? These 5 nonverbal patterns may explain Hand gestures might make a talk feel more compelling. In a poll that asked volunteers to rate TED Talks, there appeared to be a correlation between the number of hand gestures a speaker made and how well people rated their talks. Photo: James Duncan Davidson.

Only One in 10 People Possess the Talent to Manage Story Highlights Talent is the natural capacity for excellenceManagers with high talent are better brand ambassadorsManagers with high talent are more likely to focus on strengths One of the most important decisions companies make is simply whom they name manager, Gallup has found. Hedgehog Concept by Jim Collins: a Powerful Strategy Tool This article describes the concept of the Hedgehog Concept by Jim Collins in a practical way. After reading you will understand the definition and basics of this powerful strategy tool. What is the Hedgehog Concept? The Hedgehog Concept by the American business consultant Jim Collins shows how a company or person can be successful in business. It’s about the power of simplicity, increasing the chance of success. In his 2001 book ‘Good to Great‘, Collins describes the similarities between large organisations like multinational corporations and the Hedgehog Concept.

Good to Great: The Hedgehog Concept In continuing with the current theme of Good to Great, I would now like to explore the idea that Jim Collin's put forth which he dubbed the Hedgehog Concept. What Is The Hedgehog Concept? The Hedgehog Concept comes for the old Greek parable about a hedgehog and a fox which states the following: The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing In the story, the fox tries all the possible tricks he knows in order to try catch the hedgehog.

How to paraphrase effortlessly so you can gain clarity from every conversation! Paraphrasing - A key communication skill What is it about learning how to paraphrase that can really make the difference to the outcome of a conversation?Is paraphrasing the key to gaining clarity from EVERY conversation you have?Will learning how to paraphrase really make the difference for YOU when it comes to knowing what to say when you communicate in your business with prospects, customers and business partners? So let's explore this concept of paraphrasing a little further. Have you ever wondered why it is that some people just seem to have "the gift of the gab"?

Empathy in Leadership: Coaching Leaders to Manage Their Stories When leaders struggle with staff morale or direct reports failing to thrive, a lack of empathy is the lead domino. These leaders forget that, as humans, we tend to make decisions based on our stories about other people. These stories impact our every interaction with others because we can’t hide the emotions behind them. Our stories also determine our broader management tactics, which can be as wildly off the mark as our stories themselves. Negative stories about others that we hold as leaders come from what Heath and Heath call the “Fundamental Attribution Error” (Switch, 2010). The simple idea: it is “our inclination to attribute people’s behavior to the way they are rather than the situation they are in” (180).

How to write better essays: 'nobody does introductions properly' As the government begins its crackdown on essay mill websites, it’s easy to see just how much pressure students are under to get top grades for their coursework these days. But writing a high-scoring paper doesn’t need to be complicated. We spoke to experts to get some simple techniques that will raise your writing game. Studying for exams? Here's how to make your memory work for you Have you ever thought about how your brain works when you study? Knowing this may improve your ability to retain and recall information. There are three main memory structures: sensory, working and long-term memory. Using these tips, you can activate all three to enhance how you study. The Thinker Builder: Step In, Step Out: A Strategy for Thinking Deeply About Text You're sitting at your guided reading table, your little group gathered around you, wide-eyed. Or are you the one who's wide-eyed? Sure, you know what you're doing, but maybe right now you're thinking your lesson plan doesn't fit the book like you thought it would. Or that maybe your lesson plan is just lame. Or maybe you don't have a lesson plan and are winging it (oh, come on, we've all been there). "Boy, I could really use a mini-lesson right now," you think.