Offering our recognition to those we appreciate has traditionally been reserved for annual occasions, like during a performance review or turkey dinner. Thankfully (pun intended), the surge of research on gratitude has prompted savvy leaders to show their appreciation more often.
These days, we practically carry the office around with us in our pocket. Smartphones create a digital tether that is hard to sever, even during a precious vacation. But just because we can check email while we're away doesn’t mean we should. A break is so much more valuable. If you have a vacation coming up, here's why you should take time off from your email too – no matter what time of year.
It’s amazing how a handful of words, when read or heard at just the right time, can resonate so deeply with us. We asked the Clear Concept team for their favourite leadership quotes and why they speak to us. Here are our favourites.
Deciding on the magic number of participants for a seminar, meeting or team can be a bit of a mystery. Of course, the ideal number depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Here, we share our recommendations to help you achieve the best results.
I vividly recall my first week spent working with a certain supervisor on a consulting project. He was loud. He was abrasive. He was not [...]
Some of us spend far too much time in meetings. I’m not talking about the absolutely critical meetings. I’m talking about the fringe meetings that [...]
We can all probably think of a few times when we needed to deliver a difficult message and may have used email instead of a [...]
As I pulled into the client parking lot (a little pressed for time) I was mentally reviewing the packed day ahead of me. First a [...]
If you’re anything like me, you are fully aware that you need to build more activity into your day. I’m convinced that activity boosts productivity, [...]
Delegating is such an all-encompassing word that it can feel overwhelming. What does it take to delegate well? How do I know if I am [...]
