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One Year. One Review. Endless Growth.

Are you feeling ready to close out the year? Perhaps you're wondering how much you've really accomplished, or what direction you should take next. An annual review process is good way to take stock of the year.

TWIL

50 things I learned in 2024...

Writing a newsletter helps me learn new things every week, here's 50 things from this year that didn't quite make it into the mail.

ManagementCoaching

Establish Team Norms To Drive Excellence

As a leader, I’ve seen teams transform when they intentionally define how they will work together, communicate, and solve problems. Here's a way to establish those team norms.

Career

The Art of Setting Boundaries: Why Saying ‘No’ is Key to Your Success

By saying ‘no’ when necessary, you allow yourself the space to grow, focus on what’s truly important, and live a more balanced life.

FeedbackCareer

How to Receive Feedback: Actionable Tips for Professional Growth

Feedback is crucial for growth, but it can be difficult to hear, especially when it’s critical. Developing the ability to accept feedback and act on it can be a game-changer for your career progress.

CareerManagement

Understanding the Belbin Team Model and Identifying the Types in Your Team

The Belbin Team model is a great way to think about the roles being played in your team and how to identify and leverage their strengths.

Career

Five Steps to great Public Speaking

Public Speaking can have a great impact on your career. I recently had to host an all-hands session at work, and tried to capture the steps I take to get ready for speaking in front of a large group.

CareerInterviews

Mastering the STAR model for success in interviews

Using the STAR model can help you structure your interview responses for success. This simple framework keeps you organised and makes your answers clear and impactful.

CareerFeedback

More feedback tips: Using the COIN model.

Effective feedback is the currency of personal and professions growth. The COIN model is another straightforward and effective way to deliver feedback

Career

How to make good decisions. Start by building a good toolkit.

Making good decisions is crucial. Better decisions lead to better outcomes. Great decision making is a skill that can be developed with practice and some simple tools.

InterviewsCareer

21 Great Questions to Ask in Interviews

I've interviewed hundreds of people. I'm often surprised that people do not have questions ready for me. I've compiled a list of SOME of the best questions to ask, and what insight you might get if you ask.

InterviewsCareer

How to Stand Out in a Job Interview: Practical Tips from an Interviewer.

I have interviewed a lot of people. Great talent acquisition partners have helped me find great candidates. However, I have still met some very nervous people. I've put together some tips that can help you stand out in your next job interview.

Daily Notes

Boost Your Professional Presence: Strategies for Personal Branding in the Workplace

Someone asked me this week to define how to go about building a personal brand at work. Here are the five steps I recommend to anyone trying to build their brand.

Daily Notes

25 ways to be a great manager

I've been a manager for nearly 30 years. Here are some of the best tips I've picked up along the way.

Daily NotesCareer

The Art of Delegation: Techniques to Enhance Effectiveness

In the last two weeks, I’ve shared ways that delegation can help you handle urgent and less important tasks. This week, I’m looking into how you can improve your delegation skills.

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TWIL #36

Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.

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Weekstuff #4

Every week, I write a note to my team with thoughts from the week, and my intentions for next week. I find it a useful exercise, and it holds me accountable. Based on the principles of Weeknotes by Giles Turnbill, here is what is top of mind this week.