My least favourite comment on LinkedIn:“Congrats Danny! 🎉” I get the intended sentiment. But it’s a one-click, pre-fabricated response provided by LinkedIn.A one-size-fits-all praise approach. And I’m not a fan of praise.I’m a fan of recognition. Many managers praise:“Sarah is […]
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Great morning at a networking event.Networking introductions are always interesting… Everyone has an idea of what an organisational psychologist might be.But it’s usually incorrect. 🐝 We’re not therapists– though we might use therapeutic techniques. 🐝 We’re not counsellors– though we […]
I used to throw litter at my brothers. It was childish. But there was a point.If it touched you last, it was your litter. Of course, it’d be met with cries of “mum!” But it didn’t really matter.There was a […]
Isn’t it incredible?Just think about it for a moment. Just think about how complicated and complex you are. You know that how you show up isn’t always “you” – it’s carefully curated through years of learned experiences. You know that […]
We remembered the people! I remember travelling back from the Festival of Work last year (and in 2023) and feeling a little deflated. The focus was very much on tech, AI and how platforms could get more out of people. […]
I’m not a phycologist.(Even though it’s a frequent typo.) I don’t study algae. But maybe I should, because I spend a lot of time thinking about murky workplace environments. Organisations often invest in leadership training, bias workshops, ED&I sessions, sales […]
Oh Klarna, Klarna, Klarna. There are so many people shouting about “AI is the answer!” that they’re not really understanding what the question is. This always – always – happens. Whenever there’s a new shiny shiny thing available, we can […]
Client: “I wait until the car is clunking, grating and squealing before I take it for a service.” You’d be amazed how many times I’ve heard this.It’s not those exact words – but it is that exact example: 🐝 “I […]
Make a big deal about the little things, before the little things become a big deal. By definition, our best performers are at the top of performance lists. This can put a ceiling on where it’s possible for them to […]
“We’re looking for a collaboration with you.” Take a seat; I’m getting on a soapbox. As a psychologist, I’m fascinated by words.They’re a gateway to our cognition and it intrigues me immeasurably.(It’s why I collect words without direct translations, like […]
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