In today’s fast-paced world, companies are becoming increasingly aware that time management is a critical skill for professional success. Despite the abundance of apps and tools at our disposal, it is often a constant struggle to stay on top of the never-ending tasks on our to-do lists. So, how do some people accomplish so much […]

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you disagree with a decision made by senior management, but you still need to communicate it to your employees? This is a challenging situation, and it’s important to handle it with both professionalism and integrity. An approach that can be helpful in these situations is called […]

At some stage in our working lives, we’ve all found ourselves in the middle of a crisis. It could be an important customer who’s threatening to leave, a product release that’s suddenly on the line, or a crisis of confidence within the team.  Some of us may feel like we’re constantly in crisis mode — […]

In our previous blog, “Why influencing without authority is today’s top in-demand skill”, we talked about how your ability to influence and persuade people is based on the relationships you’ve built and how much you’ve invested in them.  Influence is about ensuring people are on board with what you want to achieve, as well as […]

Is there someone in your organization who you’re always ready to help? Even if you’re overloaded, you’ll fast-track their request or put something aside to assist them? Some people seem to have that magic touch. That ineffable “something” that helps them to make friends and influence people. It could be that they’re born that way. […]

Efrat Gazit explains how to avoid the classic pitfall of offence/defense in any conflict, and instead engaging in a more open manner, leading to a quicker resolution

At the end of dinner last night with friends, I realized this was the first time COVID-19 didn’t come up even once during the whole evening. I guess we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Even if it’s not immediate, we are already sensing the change. At a certain point during […]

We define trust as “the willingness to engage in unguarded interaction”, and believe that trust is the foundation of every successful relationship, personal or professional. For trust to flourish there are specific behaviors that must be present and nurtured. We call them “The 5 C’s”: The first is Confidence – feeling sure of your capabilities. […]

A conversation with Barry Katz What’s the difference between a “Manager” and a “Leader”? And how do they communicate differently?  I sat down with Barry Katz to get his insights on some essential soft skills to impact leadership in the workplace (and, here’s a bonus: adopting these practices will also help to deepen your interpersonal […]

Collaboration is paramount to a successful business and yet, it can often feel like one of the more challenging aspects to truly attain. Collaboration is more than just setting meetings and meeting deadlines. True collaboration is people working well together because they want to. This happens when there is a shared vision and understanding of […]

Boundaries. One of the most defining aspects of the coronavirus period. Stay at home, or close to it. Stay within the boundaries. That is clear. And yet there is one boundary that is less clear than ever. It is a boundary that has always challenged us – the boundary between work and home life. For […]

How Communication Can Clear Up a Fog One of the ‘biggest’ questions people are asking now during the novel Corona pandemic is: how do you communicate in times of uncertainty? The answer is that in periods of uncertainty we must communicate certainty. When times are tough we need to hear a simple, concise and coherent […]