I was walking a familiar route near home when a woman who was approaching from the opposite direction disappeared into the bushes. Where did she go, I wondered? As I got closer to where she had disappeared, I discovered a pedestrian laneway I had never seen before, even though I have walked past it hundreds … Read more
Whenever Matt did a great job achieving his targets, his boss thanked him and added a but. “Well done, BUT keep it up next quarter, we are not out of the woods yet,” he would say. Everything after the ‘but’ drowned his appreciation for the excellent work Matt had done. His boss was old school. … Read more
The day after Glen started in a new role, his employer lost their largest customer and a significant part of their recurring business. Part of his motivation in taking the new job was the opportunity for professional development it provided. He wanted to lead a transformational sales organisation and deliver successful major deals. Now he … Read more
Lance’s critical thinking superpower was both a blessing and a curse. It was a blessing that had served him well in his earlier career as a subject matter expert because he could solve even the most complex problems. But now he was an executive, his critical thinking ability had turned into a curse. His peers … Read more
Are you in your dream job where you get paid to do work you love? It could be a reflection on life after the pandemic or other factors, but there is a current sentiment of people thinking it is time for change. If that is you or someone you know, you may be interested in a … Read more