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The spaghetti and marshmallow tower challenge: fun learning with your team!

Spaghetti Marshmallow Tower Challenge
The spaghetti and marshmallow tower challenge is a fun activity for you and your team, and it has some profound learning points too.
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Johari Window Model: Examples, Exercises & Insights

johari window model
In this article I’ll share everything you need to get started. I’ll explain the Johari Window model, share some personal examples, and provide simple Johari Window exercises. The Johari Window is one of those models that many people are aware of, but few people use. Which is unfortunate, because it’s a simple and powerful model for guiding self-development. Let’s get ...
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Requesting Feedback: The Ultimate, Easy-To-Use Guide to Success

Requesting feedback
Requesting feedback at work can be daunting (for both yourself and your team members!). To help get you started I’ve developed this detailed, easy-to-use guide. It takes you step-by-step through how to request feedback from your coworkers, how to request feedback from your manager, and how to build a culture of feedback within your team. Take it section by section, ...
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Trust-Building Behaviors – Examples

trust building behaviors
This is a short post that supports step 3 of our Building Trust worksheet. Here are examples of how to make commitments to building trust within a relationship: Reflect on the best way to build trust in the specific relationship you’re considering. Use these examples as inspiration, and make your commitments. Then, when you’ve had time to implement these commitments, ...
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How to Apologize: A Complete Guide to Saying “I’m Sorry” Effectively

How to apologize
Not all apologies are created equal. We know that, because we’ve experienced it ourself. Sometimes, an apology doesn’t quite land. We’re not sure why, we just know it doesn’t feel right. In this guide, we’ll explore how to apologize effectively, provide examples of good and bad apologies, and discuss the cultural nuances of saying “I’m sorry.” By the end, you’ll ...
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Building Trust in the Workplace: The 13 Trust Behaviors

building trust in the workplace
Trust is like oxygen. When it’s all around us, nobody notices it. But take it away, and it’s absence is the only thing that people can think about. That’s why building trust in the workplace is so essential to success. Trust: the firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. In this post, we’ll explore the ...
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Energize Yourself worksheet, step 3 guidance

Energize Yourself
This post supports step 3 of our Energize Yourself worksheet (see our worksheets). Why do you want more energy? Understanding the ‘why’ behind your intentions is essential. It will give you the discipline to continue with your plan when your motivation is low. Typically, these ‘why’ statements are short and profound.   Craft a statement that summarizes why you want ...
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How to energize yourself: 100s of ideas

Energize Yourself
This post supports step 2 of our Energize Yourself worksheet (see our worksheets). The worksheet introduces you to the idea of personal energy management using the four dimensions of the human energy system: And step 2 of the worksheet is all about exploring and evaluating ideas for developing your energy. Here’s an initial list to work with, and don’t forget ...
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Building Positive Habits: Insights from Charles Duhigg

Positive Habits
Note: This post supports step 4 of our Energize Yourself worksheet (see our worksheets). Step 4 is all about building positive habits. The habits that make up your routines, which shape your life. Charles Duhigg, in his influential book ‘The Power of Habit’, delves into the science of habits, providing a framework that helps us understand how to build positive ...
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Development discussions guide: structure and tips for success

You want to talk about ‘you’, about your learning and growth. But how do you go about this? Here’s a quick guide. First, identify up to 3 people that you’d like to talk to about your development. These should be people that you trust, that you know you well, and that will be happy to collaborate. The purpose of your ...
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