Who says size matters? Well, bigger, it turns out, is not always better when it comes to handwriting analysis – and indeed it can be a lot worse. It turns out that signature size is correlated to narcissism, and the bigger the signature a CEO pens, the more overconfident they are. So what’s the bottom-line […]
Handwriting analysis suggests larger signatures = higher company costs Read More »
No-one likes a self-important blowhard who can’t stop talking. It’s part of the bad office conduct and behaviour the makes people look for new roles. However, it seems we dislike it unevenly. A 2012 study of U.S. Senators, the findings of which may sound familiar to you, found that of the male Senators with the most
Bad office conduct and behaviour: ‘Manologues’ Read More »
My clients – women in STEM or those in the professional services where men at the top significantly outnumber the women, have LOTS of qualifications. Even then, they are often aiming towards new certifications! As part of working towards my MCC, the highest certification granted by the ICF (International Coach Federation) it’s humbling having to unlearn
Women in Stem – How to give yourself a break. Read More »
A few years ago, for my parents 40th wedding anniversary I said a few words about my parents. I don’t think they thought I’d lead with ‘…and we ate dinner together every night!’ But for me, this was vital when I look back at what gave us stability. In an era when everyone has their
Eating Dinner Together: the less than Obvious Fix Read More »
Have you ever had a mentor or trusted ally who you suspect got as much, if not more, from the relationship that you did? Mentoring can be a fantastic way to get ahead and one I talk about routinely with my audiences. Someone to whom you gave a new perspective, advice or even connections? Good mentoring is
Who exactly does reverse mentoring benefit? Read More »
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