Responsibility: Gift or Burden?
South African rock artist, Karen Zoid, quotes: “Verantwoordelikheid is nie my kruis nie, dis my behoud.” Loosely translated this means “Responsibility is not my burden, it is what conserves me.” Why...
View ArticleWhat is assertiveness? What is it not?
Imagine a world with no road rage, no unresolved conflict, no feeling pressured into doing things, no guilt from saying no… While the above scenario might seem a little far-fetched, in reality all it...
View ArticleWhat it takes to be a great receptionist
Having a great receptionist at your front desk not only helps the company run like a well-oiled machine, but is actually one of the major reasons people either love or hate you. As we know, first...
View ArticleTeam leading with the Enneagram
To manage and lead a team effectively it is crucial that we have an understanding of how our team operates, what drives them and what causes them to get stuck. Unfortunately we don’t always know our...
View ArticleHow to Become an Early Riser
If you’re one of the people who knows the benefits of waking up early, but can’t seem to get up before snoozing the alarm three times, then this article is for you… Waking up earlier in the mornings...
View ArticleDo you and your body speak the same language?
They say it’s not what you say, but HOW you say it that matters. That might be the case, but what if your body language says something different altogether? When communicating with our employees and...
View ArticleDefensiveness in the Workplace
Why are we wasting so much time on defensiveness in the workplace and how do we move forward? In my opinion it is rather simple: We’re scared. Mostly the fear is a perception that someone else will...
View ArticleHow to Prepare Your Employees for Training
To ensure both you and your employees get the most out of their training, it is important to properly prepare the learner before they embark on their course.As the training organiser it is up to you...
View ArticleWhat to Consider when Preparing a Room for Training
Often companies opt to use their own premises for training, but fail to properly prepare the training room, leading to all sorts of delays that could otherwise have been avoided. When deciding to host...
View ArticleHow to Beat Procrastination
The key to beating procrastination, surprise surprise, lies with you. It’s no big secret that to get over procrastination you need to get up off your butt and get down to work, but what makes it so...
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