What is narcissism? Narcissism is excessive self involvement, vanity, ego centrism and lack of regard for others. Narcissism and Leadership: Narcissists are more likely to become leaders as they generally possess vision and the ability to attract and inspire followers. There is without a doubt a dark side to narcissism but that doesn’t mean that […]
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In an era where customer feedback is everywhere and easily accessible in the Not for Profit industry, both donors and doers find it difficult to systematically understand the experiences and inclinations of the non-profit consumer, according to a survey carried out by Stanford Social Innovation Review. It is clear that social innovators want to understand
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When your employees speak up, your organisation benefits! If your employees feel comfortable sharing their opinions and concerns or making suggestions, your company then becomes better at dealing with potential threats and opportunities. However, the reality is that very often, employees don’t voice their concerns, ideas or opinions. In general, there are two viewpoints on
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From January, many prospective graduates begin to search for potential job opportunities. This is usually the time when employers begin pushing their Graduate Recruitment Programmes in order to attract the best candidates possible. Recently however, it has become clear that the new generation of graduates (gen Z) have very different expectations in relation to what
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The business environment we find ourselves in today is extremely competitive. Organisations are now finding it incredibly difficult to differentiate themselves from their competitors, this comes as a result of vast improvements in technology and mass communication. This is why it is vital for companies to create the best culture possible in order to both
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Even if you love everything about your job, burnout can still affect you. A person often experiences burnout when they feel as though they are investing more in their work than they are getting out of it. This can happen if a persons job is not rewarding, however it is more likely that it occurs
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Were you one of the smartest kids in your class? You have done well in your career, however you are constantly seeing people you outperformed in school achieving more than you, or your colleagues are leapfrogging you. You are now asking yourself ‘what am I doing wrong?’ Does this sound like you or someone you
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It’s hard to miss the festive spirit which is everywhere during the holiday season. Some people can’t get enough! For other’s however, it is actually the most stressful and lonely time of the year. A survey carried out by Healthline in 2015 found that 44% of people are stressed during the holidays whilst a further
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Most of the things managers do are forgettable, the actions you carry out on a day to day basis are experienced by your direct reports as routine. But for the days that are not routine, when you are under pressure, how you respond to this pressure makes a lasting impression on your team and the
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Most people love a bit of competition and more importantly winning! Competition pushes us towards our goals and motivates us to improve our own performance, whilst the respect that comes from winning can give a significant morale boost. Winning also increases dopamine and testosterone levels which increases our confidence which in turn increases our changes
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What separates great leaders from average ones? According to Daniel Goleman they answer does not lie in technical skills or IQ, it is in fact emotional intelligence (EQ). These are a group of skills which allow leaders to maximise both their own performance, and that of their team. These skills are self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy
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