How do we deal with insults?

How do we deal with insults?

“You don’t take the insult. You leave it to the insulter,” advises the famous psychotherapist Milton Erickson. However, that is easier to say than to do. Insults can cause intense emotions that are difficult to deal with. Hence, it is essential to...
The importance of self-care

The importance of self-care

Miley Cyrus’ song Flowers became an unprecedented hit, especially among women. It is called an anthem of female independence and strength. It raises awareness that our survival and happiness do not depend on the other, of a man, for example. It also raises...
Inspirational leadership – motivation vs. control

Inspirational leadership – motivation vs. control

The end of the year is usually in the spirit of goal setting. Setting goals alone does not mean so much. To achieve those goals, action is required. And action requires motivation. How to motivate, and is it even possible to encourage employees to achieve...
Why active listening is a valuable leadership skill

Why active listening is a valuable leadership skill

I was asked recently by a person in a managerial position about the right balance between accepting other team members’ ideas and sticking to personal opinions or standpoints in decision-making. The question was to what extent to reflect knowledge as power and...
Inspirational leadership – motivation vs. control

Credibility and why it matters

You can have all the knowledge in the world, but it may not be enough if people do not believe in your decisions. To gain trust that you are a competent person needs time. Time to build credibility. If people trust your decisions, you can be an inspirational leader....
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