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An organisation’s most valuable asset is its people – right? Wrong.
It’s often said that an organisation’s most valuable asset is its people – but that’s not strictly true. It’s in the spaces between...
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Jun 3, 20243 min read


Creative – moi?
I read a couple of articles recently about how to be more creative at work. They’re useful pieces, one focusing on how to increase...
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May 27, 20243 min read


You and yours
I just heard a piece on BBC R4 about the increasing links between financial problems and mental health issues across the UK. A young mum...
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May 19, 20241 min read


A difficult conversation? No thanks!
What’s the best way to handle a difficult conversation? Well, here’s a radical suggestion. Don’t have it. I’m not suggesting you duck it....
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May 17, 20243 min read


Pay attention!
How many times at school were you told to pay attention? Whenever I ask students that question, eyes roll, calculators come out – the...
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Apr 12, 20243 min read


Kindness is catching
Taking personal responsibility for the health of all our relationships is something we can all do right now – without asking permission.
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Mar 30, 20242 min read


Disagreeing Well in an Online World
A recording of a recent panel discussion exploring the role of the internet in driving division and asking how might it do the opposite.
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Mar 28, 20241 min read


Access the 7 Habits course quickly from your phone screen
You can get in and out of the course really easily when you add a 7 Habits bookmark to your phone's home screen.
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Mar 22, 20241 min read


Needs must...
Understanding the human needs that are relevant to any situation ... can be extremely helpful in connecting with other people.
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Mar 5, 20241 min read


7 Habits of Creative Conversation
The 7 Habits of Creative Conversation are rooted in the detailed nitty-gritty of how we human beings connect with each other when we're...
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Feb 27, 20243 min read


It's all in the mind – literally
According to a 2016 UK study, one person in seven is neurodivergent – that’s roughly 15% of the population.
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Feb 22, 20243 min read


Feeling good
Being able to find exactly the right word to describe how we or others are feeling can be very useful.
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Feb 20, 20241 min read


Feeling bad
Here are some of the NEGATIVE emotions we might experience when our needs are NOT met. Being able to find exactly the right word to...
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Feb 20, 20241 min read


If you want to connect, park your disapproval
It’s important to try to connect with the person before challenging their ideas or opinions
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Feb 19, 20243 min read


All you need is love. Except it's not.
What exactly do human beings need to live happy and fulfilled lives?
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Feb 14, 20243 min read


The difference between creative and destructive conflict? A single word.
I had an aha-moment the other day, when a jigsaw piece I’d been turning round and around for ages in my mind finally became recognisable...
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Feb 12, 20243 min read


How to succeed – guaranteed!
To give yourself the best chance of success in this course, we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you follow these 8 suggestions.
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Feb 12, 20245 min read


The Three Bricklayers
Each bricklayer is carrying out exactly the same action...but the way each of them sees that action gives it a different degree of meaning.
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Feb 9, 20242 min read


All About Habits
Our brains are useless at telling the difference between a good habit and bad habit.
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Feb 9, 20243 min read
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