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Managing the Small but Terrible

A young man once approached the philosopher Socrates and asked, “Can you please teach me the gift of oratory?” He then spoke a continuous stream of words to show his ability. Socrates finally placed his hand over his mouth and said, “Young man, I will have to charge you a double...

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Reference Checks are Not Enough

As an executive recruiter, with over a decade of experience, I use to believe that the greatest predictor of future success was past performance. I used to tell applicants that most organisations want to know what they are getting into when hiring a new employee, and no company wants to take a...

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The Value of Commitment and Committed People

A chicken and a pig were walking down the road together. They passed a sign for a local diner advertising its breakfast special: “Ham and Eggs – $2.95!” The chicken said, “That’s our whole contribution to society: breakfast food!” The pig replied, “For...

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10 Aspects Of Emotional Intelligence That Improve Workplace Relationships

Rather than dislike of the job or the salary, a bad relationship with the boss is most likely to result in employees quitting.

This has been confirmed in global Gallup workplace studies that found that the calibre of the boss was the primary reason for people staying or leaving their jobs.

So why...

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A Closer Look At Gratefulness

A story is told of a man who went to the Library of Congress to have his book copyrighted but was declined. His book was entitled “A Million Thanks.” The book contained just the word “thanks” which was multiplied a million times. His masterpiece was declined because the...

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Emotional Intelligence Recruitment

Emotional Intelligence is not a ‘soft skill’ rather it’s the critical skill and it should be the first requirement on any recruitment brief.

Despite all of the evidence in support, most people still believe that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a warm and fuzzy type of thing...

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INFLUENCE: The Force That Is Not Forced

Influence is a force to reckon with. The things people do, one way or another, are products of influence. Influence is the power behind people who changed the course of human history, the inspiration behind those who sacrificed their lives to perpetuate the principles humanity, the courage people...

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A Solid Look At Solidarity

Why do organizations exist? Why are clubs formed here and there? Why do we pledge commitment to a particular group?

As interdependent beings we cannot thrive independent of others. We like to work or just be with people who are like-minded, with whom we share a common interest, or who also...

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