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Author: serranodavey
Are you a smooth operator in the office?
If you are not, it’s something you can learn https://youtu.be/nmd6qEYT4A8 At work, we sometimes spend hours preparing powerpoint presentations. Our aim: persuading someone to accept a proposal, often during an important meeting. That someone can be our boss, team, another department or a client. We work on our proposal with care, trying to create compelling…
Who am I? Is that a question or riddle?
In short: "Who am I?" is less a question than a riddle with endless answers that change throughout life. Who you think you are comes from a lifetime of labels from others and yourself; they may be accurate at times, but they shouldn't become a cage. Letting go of preconceptions lets you discover new interests,…
Purpose = focus + performance + learning
This weekend I have been looking after my health learning a new activity called Qi Gong. It is a traditional Chinese practice that combines physical exercise, breathing and mental attitude with the aim of improving well-being. I have learned many interesting things that have reminded me how important our attitude and purpose are when doing…
What is self-confidence to you?
In short: self-confidence is overrated because it is an emotion: it comes and goes, even when your experience and talent stay the same. Instead of waiting to feel confident, work every day on competence, courage and compassion, built on a self-worth that doesn't depend on how you feel today. When I first wrote this article,…
Make a gift with words every day
Making a mark on other people is easier than we think. It doesn’t always require a lot of time or effort. We only need to pay attention and sometimes think outside the box. If you think about it you’ll be able to remember small gestures that others have had with you that had a lot…
Do you manage conflict proactively?
In short: conflicts rarely go away on their own, so it pays to tackle them proactively, but never in the heat of the moment. Use four steps: take precautions (pause first), put it in context (everyone sees life through their own lens), plan the conversation, and listen, in person, to find solutions that work for…