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The Beginners Mindset

December 31, 2019October 27, 2012 by Dwight Stewart

How can the athlete get the most out of their coaches? Kevin Eastman, assistant coach of the Boston Celtics, suggest players have a beginners mindset. In his article called The Beginners, Kevin is talking about the veteran player’s mindset that coaches want. I believe this beginners mindset applies to all players, especially those under 30 … Read more

Six Rules of Etiquette For The Open Office

January 2, 2020October 9, 2012 by Dwight Stewart

4 people crammed together working on their computers at a desk.

When you find yourself in an open office, here are the suggested six new rules of etiquette:
No sneaking up, no loitering, use your ‘indoor voice’, never eavesdrop, limit chit-chat, and use headphones

Ten Strategies To Change Behaviour

December 31, 2019September 28, 2012 by Dwight Stewart

Most of us want to change a behaviour in ourselves or people in our sphere of influence. We have all talked about change and often do not take enough action to make it real. Morten T. Hansen’s article in the Harvard Business Review list 10 approaches that work according to his research. 1. Embrace the … Read more

Power Poses – Feel More Confident Now

January 2, 2020September 7, 2012 by Dwight Stewart

Amy Cuddy standing before a projection of a man with his hands behind his head looking powerful.

Can the way you hold your body or move, have measurable affects on how you feel? Absolutely and Dr. Amy Cuddy, Harvard professor, has research to back it up.

The Power of Small Wins – Harvard Business Review

January 12, 2020June 2, 2012 by Dwight Stewart

The Power of Small Wins – Harvard Business Review, by Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer, May 2011. The results of the research of managers perceptions shows that most (95%) fail to understand what is motivating to staff. Make sure you read the section “A Surprise for Managers” section. The author reminds us about … Read more