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Diversity, or discrimination depending on how you look at it, is a hot topic right now.  Some days it feels like you can’t look sideways at someone without the risk of being labelled a racist, sexist, misogynist, bigot, xenophobe, or other label from the myriad of discriminatory issues associated with...

When I was working out in the gym, a single man asked me a question: Why do single people want to be married, and married people want to be single? I found the question quite interesting. In the recent past, there is a growing trend globally where single people want...

What is the flow state? First of all let's talk about what the so-called ''flow state'' refers to. In positive psychology, a flow state, also known colloquially as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of...

MS Teams is a popular communication software that is loaded with a range of features to make it easier to collaborate and transact. While it has been around for a while, it witnessed an unprecedented surge in use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Workplaces and educational institutions went online, and it...

Manicure is one of the most opted beauty treatments in the world. It not only makes your nail look great but also gives them a quick revamp. Luckily for some mega-rich people in the world, manicures made from gold and crushed diamond exists today. While not everyone can these ultra-expensive...

In life and business, decisions can fail because the issue has not been clearly defined and options have not been carefully considered.   We all have strengths and weaknesses or areas we could improve on. Within each company or organization, a CEO can benefit from understanding not only their own strengths...

It’s no secret. The most gifted leaders in the world understand the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace. They recognize how integral it is in establishing a climate where employees feel excited, respected, and empowered. That’s why top-performing executives make cultivating emotional intelligence a priority. After years of trial...

Brexit isn’t the driving factor behind investor intention with family and location the most important factors in the decision-making process, according to research from Astons, the international experts on real estate, residency, and citizenship through investment. Astons study asked those with investable assets of £1 million or more if Brexit...

The drivers of high performance extend beyond an annual goal-setting process and doing performance reviews at the end of the year.  The coronavirus continues to be a rough ride for people worldwide. It’s been hard-hitting for businesses too. As a new vaccine carries hope for a post-pandemic future, the need...

Leaders typically look for predictability in their organizations’ circumstances, as predictability creates confidence that supports their decisions. But that is a mistake in today’s world. We are living in uncertain times, and the world is increasingly volatile, chaotic and ambiguous (VUCA). The only predictable factor is that change is inevitable....