The Stuff that MattRs
Monday Motivation. Let this week be the one where you improve your presentation skills. I don’t often think about making slides or telling stories, but I liked this guide to planning a presentation in one hour or less. Bonus Stuff. for more slide-based skills, my presentation 50 will help.
Productivity. If you want to be productive, start saying ‘no’ to these 12 things. I’ve shared some tactics for HOW to say no before, here’s a reminder of techniques that work.
Email. How to ask for things, and get a response. Earlier this year I went on a communications course and we talked a lot about how to maximise comms over email. These tips are an essential read, I specifically like #6 as a way of improving your email.
Global. Best practices for working in a global team. I read this with interest, my team are all in the US while I’m here in Europe. I used the guidance here to check in on whether I was doing the right things.
Feedback. Turn criticism into career growth. Some great insight in this LinkedIn article. Bonus Stuff. My guide to turning feedback into development.
Bonus Stuff. Try my 30 day Journalling Challenge.
Journaling. Some new prompts to help you with your journaling practice - this time, I’m covering ambiguity, and how you deal with it. If you haven’t practised journaling recently, I have you covered with my free 28 day challenge.
Arseholes/Assholes. Eight steps for dealing with assholes. It’s a few years old, but I love this article on dealing with unpleasant people. I guarantee you’ll know some of the types of people identified. Should it be arse or ass, feel free to let me know in the comments!
Principles. 63 great principles to follow. #15, #30 and #62 are great lessons to learn.
Stories. How to tell a better story. Psyche magazine takes you through the building blocks of building and telling a great story, an essential skill in the workplace and beyond.
Finally. Tetris is 40 years old this year. Let’s play it again as a reminder of how addictive it was!
🔈 Stuff to Listen to...
🎧 This week, I'm recommending Caoilfhionn Rose and their new album 'Constellation' which I have been enjoying for the last few weeks.
Even though I can't pronounce the name yet, I've been enjoying this beautiful, ethereal sound that sits somewhere at the intersection of jazz, folk and electronica.
It's a gentle album that is both soothing and invigorating.
Highly recommended.
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