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?
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 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?
Stories are powerful tools in communication, and adding an analogy can be a game-changer. “Life is like a box of chocolates.” “Like re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.” “Like putting lipstick on a pig.” Analogy turns abstract into obvious. It gives shape to fuzzy concepts, making them feel familiar. It connects emotion to reason.… Continue reading Tapping Into the Incomparable Power of a Good Analogy
This a fascinating article on peak experiences that help us thrive. So many leaders I work with have helping their people thrive and grow as their purpose. There are six key themes in the article for life – here’s how they can apply at work. Leaders can help people: Invest in relationships. Creating opportunities for… Continue reading Six peak experiences to help us thrive
Over the last year we have noticed an increased demand for workplace investigations. It seems the stresses of all the events and circumstances of recent years has led to more fractious relationships at work. In fact, a recent survey by partner organisation, Synergy Health, found the state of psychological wellbeing amongst Canterbury workers to be… Continue reading Workplace investigations
