Business

How to think yourself happy
19:34 2018-01-09

Are you happy? It’s a simple enough question, but for some it can be very difficult to answer. Although data from the Office for National Statistics shows happiness in the UK to have been rising since 2011, those everyday stresses of life – trouble at work, social media anxiety, political uncertainty – aren’t going anywhere …

How You Answer This Interview Question Quickly Reveals Your Authentic Self
18:15 2018-01-09

Weeding out narcissists in interviews isn’t always easy. Candidates come prepared with bullet-proof answers to the stock questions. They know how to highlight their best qualities — and leave out the not-so-great ones. That’s why some companies think outside the interview box to make absolutely sure they don’t hire a dud. So what’s a hiring …

10 Tough-but-Essential Questions That Will Set You Up for Success in 2018
17:40 2018-01-09

According to science, if you want to actually keep your New Year’s resolution, it’s better to start it February first. Why? Because the hubbub of celebrations and back-to-work chaos in January often gets in the way of thoughtful commitment to our goals. Whether you take that advice or not, it points to a powerful truth. …

Want to Be a Better Leader This Year? Start With This 1 Rare Habit
17:08 2018-01-09

In Robert K. Greenleaf’s classic 1970 essay, “The Servant as Leader,” he recorded his personal observations over the course of 38 years (while employed at AT&T) and confidently determined that the best leaders are “servant leaders.” Since that time, the servant leadership movement has gained steady momentum while being practiced by some of the most …

Daily plan: How to stay energised from 7am to 7pm
00:05 2018-01-09

Our levels of energy naturally rise and fall throughout the day, but stress, fluctuating hormones, not eating well or drinking enough, and even modern technology can all be a drain on the battery. Short, dark days at this time of year can sap the spirit further still. Follow this simple plan to put the vivacity …