Author Archives: Pam
Does it matter what people think of you?
In a word, yes. It really does matter what people think of you and how you are perceived – but it shouldn’t be the be all and end all. The reality of life is that most people can’t help but … Continue reading
Why our Education System is obsolete
This is from a recent article from Forbes commenting on the US education system. Unfortunately there are direct parallels with our own education practices which focus far too much on passing exams rather than equipping children with life skills – … Continue reading
Creating a culture, deliberately
Posted by Derek Irvine, senior vice president of global strategy at Globoforce No company will build the same culture, but every organisation should focus intentional effort on building the right culture for them. Culture starts at the top Lynn Ann … Continue reading
The happiness dividend
Shawn Anchor wrote this in HBR. He’s a genuinely entertaining speaker and you can watch him at ted.com as well. Nearly every company in the world gives lip service to the idea that “our people are our greatest asset.” Yet … Continue reading
Are men more courageous than women?
Posted by: Alex Linley, CAPP To mark the UK release of his latest fascinating book, The Courage Quotient: How Science Can Make You Braver, I caught up again with the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology”, long time friend and Capp … Continue reading
At last a company doing something a little bit different….
Here’s a case study about a company that’s challenging standard leadership principles, and it seems to be working.
What to do when you don’t work with your mates…..
I liked this. You can’t always work with your mates and here’s what to do when that happens.
Why culture counts
By Derek Irvine on HRzone.. When you hear the name “Jack Welch,” what do you think of first? “Neutron Jack,” famous for an (often misunderstood) employee differentiation method that resulted in the bottom 10% of performers being let go annually? … Continue reading
At last some good customer service
On Thursday night I flew into T5 Heathrow after a long and tiring business trip. I’d paid extra for my meet and greet car parking service so you can imagine my dismay at hearing that I had to wait an … Continue reading
Happiness makes you successful, not the other way around
Read this interesting post and the very funny TED video.