by Liz Villani | Jan 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
100% of people feel that they have to prove their competence. (#beyourselfatwork Global Survey 2020) What are your strategies to impress? Last week watching Gogglebox (!) I learnt the word ‘portentous’. It’s meaning? ‘Done in a pompously or overly solemn manner so...
by Liz Villani | Dec 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
84 Percent of U.S. workers blame bad managers for creating unnecessary stress. (Business Wire August 2020) We know from our studies that only 25% of people say that their manager is being the best of themselves at work. What is getting in your way of being your...
by Liz Villani | Nov 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
60% of women asked questioned whether they actually want to progress when considering what they perceive is currently required to move up in their organization. Ouch! (Forbes) Whatever gender you choose, is the current set of challenges in the working world affecting...
by Liz Villani | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
75% say their inner voice is very critical. (Courageous Success Research 2020) This week I was asked the question, “What do you wish everyone knew about your industry?” I wrote it down. What a fascinating question! My immediate thought was, “What do I wish everyone...
by Liz Villani | Nov 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
“I’m trying to remind myself that I’m worried because I care…” (Amy Gallo, author of the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict) What must it be like having to wait to find out if you are the next US president? With the UK going back into a national lockdown and...
by Liz Villani | Oct 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Setting and achieving goals, clear expectations, recognition, feedback, as well as encouraging management all contribute to an increase in workplace motivation. (Anonymous quote) Urgh! Who motivates you? Your manager? Your kids? Your partner? Your results? Your...
