May 14, 2020
Leading Beyond the Ego: Putting Others First
I used to spend a lot of time with leaders. In my previous career as a political reporter, I followed prime ministers and presidents to…
May 12, 2020
Your Onboarding Lessons – #MTtalk Roundup
Here's what happened in our latest #MTtalk Twitter chat, about the secrets of successful onboarding – even during COVID-19
May 7, 2020
Lockdown: How Are You Coping? – Your Top Tips
Thanks to COVID-19, we are all now living in a world that was beyond imagination just a few short weeks ago. For most of us, nothing in our old lives could have prepared us adequately for lockdown. Yes, we are all caught in the same storm
April 30, 2020
Connecting in a Time of Isolation: Our Expert Interview With Melanie Katzman
In this Expert Interview podcast, best-selling author Melanie Katzman explains why connecting at work matters, and shares her tips on building relationships virtually as well as face-to-face
April 28, 2020
Being a Leader When You’re Not in Charge – #MTtalk Roundup
It's Monday morning. Everything is silent, but for the snippets of birdsong that wander in through the open window. It feels weird, because even small towns like the one I live in have traffic on Friday afternoons and Monday mornings. But
April 16, 2020
The Catalyst Effect: Lighting a Spark of Self-Belief
At 45, I decided to give up my teaching job and enroll in a journalism course. My first pitch landed me a short documentary for national radio. My producer Alexis had believed in my ability to succeed
April 15, 2020
Unlocking the Power of Teamwork: Mind Tools Vs. the Escape Room!
It was certainly an unusual way to start a Wednesday morning! Four members of the Mind Tools Content team stepped into an office at the National Museum of Egyptology – and, moments later, they were locked in
April 14, 2020
Handling Pessimism – #MTtalk Roundup
Some people see the glass as half full. Others see it as half empty. And then there are people who don't worry about half full or half empty – they're worried about dropping the glass. I wonder if all families and offices have a pessimist in their midst?
April 9, 2020
Crying at Work and How to Help – Your Top Tips
Crying at work is widely regarded as something of a taboo. If you’re reduced to tears in the workplace, there is the very real fear…
April 2, 2020
Managing Family and Friends in Your Small Business
To see your hard work and tireless labor evolve into your own small business is undoubtedly a rewarding feeling, especially when your ultimate goal is to support your family
March 31, 2020
In Isolation and Anxious? — #MTtalk Roundup
"Other people complicate our lives, but without them life would be unbearably desolate. None of us can be truly human in isolation."
March 25, 2020
Top 10 Remote Working Apps
Since the coronavirus quarantine measures have come into place, virtual meetings have become the norm for many of us. They're essential for keeping work on track, ideas flowing, and to stay connected to our teammates.