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A mother hired her sons and falsified their CVs after they changed their last names. Photo: Getty

Move past mints for a more fruitful discussion

Next time you want to have a courageous conversation at a meeting, how about ditching the proverbial mints and replacing them with something altogether more tasty?

Ripple effect when business’ leaders struggle

It is mid-January and people have been, or still are, dribbling back into the workplace after a relaxing and refreshing summer break.

How to ‘pivot’ away from a story you are stuck in

Conflict that has been left too long boils over, leaving no room for understanding of other...

How to ‘pivot’ away from a story you are stuck in

I am a little bit out of date — I still use the word "pivot".

Boosting chances of successful change: Scarf model

There is no denying that change and innovation are the driving force behind progress and growth.

Providing a seam of gold for mending part of the job

Providing a seam of gold for mending part of the job

I have a love/hate relationship with shopping from the likes of Temu and Kmart.

Breaking free of your role in the Drama Triangle

Breaking free of your role in the Drama Triangle

Workplace conflict is all too familiar for many of us.

Harmonising in the spirit of the season

I recently returned to choir after a long hiatus.

Our modern written communications can easily go awry

A few weeks ago my broadband got disconnected by mistake.

Catfishing in the business world

In the past five years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking help for porn-related problems, sex therapist Mary Hodson says. Photo: supplied

Catfishing in the business world

I got catfished recently.

What to unlearn to win in the school of life

Men now make up 43% of the trainee intake for secondary teaching and 20% in primary teaching, but...

What to unlearn to win in the school of life

I used to be a teacher.

Look back, move forward

Confucius said: "Learning without reflection is a waste; reflection without learning is dangerous."

‘Cognitive dissonance’ and conflict resolution

"I hate conflict. I avoid it."

People-pleasing risk to health, career

I have been struggling to keep my mouth under control lately. My brain is shouting "no!" but my mouth is saying "yes", writes Sarah Cross.

The Mehrabian model is dead: tips on how to cope

When was the last time you received a real-life Christmas card?

Quiet quitting: what it is and how to best deal with it

Quiet quitting: what it is and how to best deal with it

"The Great Resignation", "hybrid working", "quiet quitting" ... 2022 has added a few phrases to the business lexicon.

Personality clashes at work need resolving

Personality clashes at work need resolving

We do not choose who we work with. Tensions and disagreements happening in the workplace can harm our business reputation, decrease our team's productivity and impact our wellbeing, writes Kate Hesson.