Dating With Confidence #2 — Dating can be a lot of fun, but it can also be nerve-wracking. You never know what the other person is going to do or say. And, thanks to the internet, there are now all sorts of crazy dating trends out there that you need to watch out for. “You…

The Monday Morning Manager #31 — Yep, that’s right. You’re going to learn to listen to your team’s hearts. But you can let them leave their clothes on. Or not, if you don’t mind a trip to HR. Listening is a vastly underrated skill; if you can do it well, you will be in the minority…

The Monday Morning Manager #32 — As a budding entrepreneur, what scares me the most is that I might have to hire someone one day. I’m nowhere near that place currently, as my online course still lives in my head next door to my eBook, and I still have a full-time job. If you are an…

The Monday Morning Manager Series #30 — Who would you rather work for? A grumpy, rude boss who works you to death and takes credit for your work? Or a kind boss who treats you respectfully and knows you are a whole person, not just a worker bee? ‘I cried myself to sleep every night for a…

Dating With Confidence Series #15 — It’s not worth going there When you are single, life can be lonely. You must organize enough social events to stop yourself from turning into a hermit, drive to wherever and back alone and manage all life’s other challenges yourself. Sometimes it can be fun, but sometimes, it sucks. If you meet a potential partner…

The Monday Morning Manager Series #29 — From now on, make your dreams come true. Instead of what usually happens. How many of your New Year’s resolutions did you keep this year? One, two, all of them? It’s nearly September and at work there is already talk of the Christmas party and the New Year shutdown. Another…

The Monday Morning Manager #28 — If you intend to have a long career in a leadership role, you will likely encounter problem team members. Dealing with poor performance is a confusing and time-consuming pain in the neck. After all, you do your job properly; why can’t everyone else? Like many leaders I’ve trained, you may…

The Monday Morning Manager Series #27 — Everyone needs to be and feel safe at work. But sometimes, women are asked to do things that are not comfortable or safe in the name of business as usual. Whatever your gender, as a leader, it is your job to ensure that your team is safe, and that includes…

The Monday Morning Manager #26 — You will be ahead of most other leaders if you can get a reputation as someone who can manage performance appraisals well. Most managers or people leaders don’t relish doing performance appraisals, so they skip it. Which is a mistake. During appraisals, your team will be keen to discuss their…