How to network your way to success

Business networking can make a massive difference to your career, often leading to new professional opportunities that you might otherwise have never been given.

Empathetic listening

Use empathetic listening and questioning to allow you to develop and enhance relationships with a stronger understanding of what is being conveyed.

Make someone feel heard

To gain real respect from your team you need to ensure that you are actively listening to them, both to what they say and don’t say.

Burnout isn’t good for anyone, least of all a leader

For any leader it’s important not to fall into the trap of being on 24 x 7. Boundaries are important. Remember, there was once a time when you couldn’t be on a conference call while sitting in traffic, and when your clients didn’t have your home phone number, or when emails were on your computer at work, not incessantly buzzing during family dinner. Check out our hellomonday post to appreciate the differences between work-life balance, work-life separation, and work-life integration.

15 rules for negotiating a job offer

There are 15 rules for negotiating a job offer. One is “don’t underestimate the importance of likeability,” which means managing inevitable tensions in negotiation, being persistent without being a nuisance, and understanding how other people perceive your approach.

Asking for feedback

When your follow up has been effective, the insights you will gain through this process will allow you to learn from your interview experience, helping you to improve your performance going forward.

10 tips for building your executive brand

Cultivating your professional brand as an executive takes time, energy and patience. These ten tips will get you on the right path to building a successful reputation.