One of my favourite pieces of research is the finding that people giving advice are more likely to change their behaviour than those receiving it. This is because the person giving advice is actually thinking about it and processing the information at a deeper level. The person receiving the advice is just hearing it.… Continue reading The Art of Giving and Receiving Advice
This is a fascinating study tracking people’s will power and wellbeing over time. Increases in well being preceded increases in will power rather than vice versa! A summary of the article can be found here. Often when I am asked to coach someone it is because they can’t see their way out of their… Continue reading Do you need wellbeing or willpower to achieve your goals?
A recent communication blog from the Glasers, they reminded us of the power of listening to improve employee well being. Rosalind Chow in Inc pointed out that only 20% of employees typically participate in wellbeing programmes. Rosalind suggested making listening a habit through: Making time for real conversations. Block space for check-ins that aren’t rushed or… Continue reading Want to improve employee wellbeing? Try listening to them!
We recently had the pleasure of hosting a number of our amazing clients at our very first Strategic People Group breakfast event. As Organisational Psychologists, this topic is one we hold particularly close to our hearts: How Psychology Can Improve Leadership. We’re proud to share that SPG has recently passed a significant milestone —… Continue reading How Psychology Can Improve Leadership
I recently read an outline of the events around an issue between two parties, and was shocked to see the use of texts in a professional situation. I have also coached several employers who have had trouble getting graduates to ring clients – recent research found young adults believed it was rude to ring people… Continue reading Phone or text?
I just read a great article quantifying the old adage, ‘people join companies and leave managers!’ The results of a five year study suggest that a rise in line manager quality by one unit (on a scale from 1 to 5) reduces the likelihood that an NHS hospital trust employee will quit their job… Continue reading What is the impact of bad leadership?
