July 13, 2023
When Big Feelings Come to Work
"It started with an ice-breaker. I found myself face-to-face with the head of the whole company. And as I started answering the question, I began to cry, right in front of him. " Melanie Bell
July 13, 2023
4 Tools for Being More Organized – Our New Video Series
In today's VUCA world, being organized is more important than ever. Our latest series of videos share some top tips on how to boost your organizational skills.
July 10, 2023
What Is Rust-out? Meet Burnout’s Boring Alter Ego
If burnout is the stressed and tired employee rushing from one task to the next, rust-out is their lethargic and unmotivated colleague.
July 5, 2023
Grief: Finding a Way Through
"You don’t have to have the answers, you don’t have to “fix” anything, that person may not want your opinion. It’s much better to regularly check-in, take time to be present and empathically listen without judgment." - Kate Peters
July 5, 2023
Mindtools partners with Guider mentoring software to help people build better workplace connections
Mindtools has partnered with Guider, an award-winning peer-to-peer mentoring software, to make workplace mentoring easy and accessible to everyone.
July 4, 2023
Mindtools launches Skill Bites – guided courses to master essential management and career skills
Mindtools is excited to announce the launch of their new collection of bite-sized courses, called Skill Bites.
July 3, 2023
Deadlines and Promises – a Mind Tools Coaches’ Blog
"I'd overcommitted myself – only to find I couldn’t possibly deliver on everything I’d promised. I had no choice but to communicate the issue in the best way I could."
June 29, 2023
Aim for Excellent, Not Perfect: My Expert Interview With Morra Aarons-Mele
"For some people, anxiety is a constant companion, even in situations where there’s no obvious reason for it. And it often goes hand in hand with a desire to achieve."
June 27, 2023
“Who am I? I don’t know: let’s find out!” – Mark Manson’s Law of Avoidance
What does identity have to do with resilience? We look at Mark Manson's Law of Avoidance and find out how it can change your approach to resilience.
June 23, 2023
Tackling Procrastination – at the Root
One of the worst things about procrastination is that, most of the time, we’re aware we’re doing it. This self-awareness reinforces our sense of shame and promotes self-blame. And that reinforces the negative emotions that led to procrastination in the first place. It’s a vicious circle.
June 21, 2023
What Makes a Good Leader?
It’s the age-old question senior members of the team always ask themselves… “What makes a good leader?” and “Am I one?” Speaking from personal experience,…
June 19, 2023
Taking Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Into Consideration at Work
Have you ever tried to concentrate on a mentally taxing task when your belly is empty and sending you urgent signals to, “Please eat now!”?…
