How to Deal With Personal Criticism
Handling personal criticism can be challenging, but it’s an inevitable part of life. Mastering the art of dealing with it constructively can foster personal growth, resilience, and improved communication. Here are five strategies to effectively navigate personal criticism: Stay Calm Your reaction to criticism often reflects your self-esteem. Individuals with […]
Why Assertive Communication is Your Super Power
In a previous blog post, I discussed the three ego states adults use to communicate: the parent state, the child state, and the adult state. I equated the adult state of communication to assertive communication. Why is assertiveness essential at work and in your life in general? The truth is […]
Understanding the DISC Personality Styles Framework as a Manager
On the second day of The 7 Pillars of Management course, I introduced you to the DISC Personality and Behavioural Styles Framework. In case you’ve forgotten, DISC stands for Dominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness (S), and Compliance (C) personality styles. There are various types of personality assessments, but I prefer […]
5 Office Etiquette Rules Every Employee Should Know
As a top-notch employee, it’s in your best interest to display professionalism at all times. Doing so will increase your job security, inherently command respect from your coworkers, and impress your boss. And if you follow the proper office etiquette, you’ll advance your career to new heights of success. Keep […]