SMARTIES is all about change. Drat! SMARTIES effect is very simple. Hurrah! SMARTIES can be applied to anything by asking 8 questions. That’s where the fun begins! SMARTIES effect for taking action
SMARTIES effect for taking action
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Commitment vs resolutions
What transforms resolutions into actions? Is there a magic ingredient? ‘Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness …’ The popular tradition of making New Year resolutions has some of its origins in Ancient Babylon and...
Working through conflict
"If you are going to be offended at every stupid thing someone does, you will be offended all day, every day," former Aetna CEO Ron Williams tells Rhonda Morris and Adam Bryant. "My approach is to assume positive intent and assume they don’t know any better. And if...
How to nail a virtual conference By Andrea Beattie, Editor at LinkedIn News
As events across the globe fell under the weight of the pandemic’s social distancing restrictions, virtual conferences have risen to take their place. But how can you achieve the benefits and networking opportunities you’d normally get from in-person attendance?...
Holidays are still important during the pandemic
In the wake of the pandemic, more of us are forgoing our vacation days, and that's a huge problem. In the U.S., some 48% of people cancelled their summer travel plans this year. But Fast Company's Stephanie Vozza reminds us we still need down time, even if our...
The rise of the ‘fake commute’
Those working from home may find the line between their working hours and their leisure time has become increasingly blurred. To combat this, some are adopting a 'fake commute' to create a clearer division. One advocate of the practice suggests it has done wonders for...
We should all keep a praise file
Even in normal circumstances, the stress of our workdays can take a sizable toll on our physical and emotional health. And these are not far from normal circumstances, making more of us that much more vulnerable. To fortify our confidence reserves, London Business...
I’m just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good. Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be...
The Dos and Don’ts of Online Video Meetings
From setting a clear agenda to testing your tech setup, here’s how to make video calls more tolerable for you and your colleagues. In the age of coronavirus, many of us have transformed overnight from office workers into telecommuters. And we are increasingly relying...