by DAVID | Jan 21, 2026 | Career, Management
The Turks have a homely proverb: they say, “The fish stinks first at the head.” If you’re unhappy with the culture or attitude of the people you lead, you must first look to yourself to be the agent of change. That’s because a company, department, or...
by DAVID | Jan 20, 2026 | Career, Management, Resilience
Wouldn’t it be great if everyone just did the job they were employed to do instead of, Playing office politics Undermining colleagues Protecting their turf Not accepting responsibility when things go wrong Doing the minimum required for their role What could...
by DAVID | Jan 19, 2026 | Career, Management, Resilience
There are good and bad sides to pressure. It can push us to higher levels of performance or propel us towards burnout. If you’re feeling the latter, you’re not alone. “Managers who are expected to lead engagement efforts (with their teams) are...
by DAVID | Jan 13, 2026 | Career, Resilience
What do you do if you work in an environment where your boss undermines you? Should you put up with things or take him or her to task? If those choices are unappealing, a third approach will be explained in a moment. This kind of negative behaviour is...
by DAVID | Jan 12, 2026 | Management
Let’s be clear, I’m not talking about the value of your office furniture. The desks in question are your Sales Desks (if you work in marketing or production, don’t stop reading yet). These are the spots, real or virtual, within your company occupied by...
