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Cassandra Patrovani The difference between a Head of HR and a Head of Talent Acquisition includes: Different Skills Different Roles Different Reporting Different Functions and, Different Expectations A Head of HR or Human Resources is responsible for all of the management areas for a company’s employees. This includes finding and onboarding new employees, ensuring that their time … Read more
By far, the 12 biggest career mistakes to avoid are: self-sabotage, being unhappy in an unfulfilling job, sacrificing your personal life for your career, selling yourself short – or not at all, trying to do it all by yourself, not helping others along their journey, not building a supportive network, avoiding guidance and counsel, putting … Read more
Here’s how self-esteem and success are related: Self-confidence grows and is consistent Higher satisfaction at work. More rewarding experiences all around. Relationships are more meaningful. Health and wellbeing are improved and stronger. (Dis)Stress is lowered and (Eu)Stress is raised. There is a deeper sense of happiness. When you are successful, it means that you are … Read more
The fastest emerging trend in organizational development in 2022 involves the use of mobile technology, social media, online learning and flexible or adaptive learning principles. It changes the way we measure results, what results we aim for and our organizational effectiveness. The global events of the last 2 years have demanded different needs and wants … Read more
To be more persuasive and assertive at work, you have to begin with small changes to your current behaviours. Get feedback and start mapping out your changes.
Active Listening Active listening means making sense out of what we hear. To be able to do that, listening requires that you pay attention, observe and interpret with care. It means understanding what is being communicated, both verbal and non-verbal. When we practice effective listening we function with greater assertiveness and congruency. Too many people … Read more
What Does It Mean To Live A Congruent Life? To live a congruent life means that your thoughts and feelings are aligned with your behaviour. In other words, what you think, say and do send the same message and do not leave people wondering or second-guessing. For many of us, this may not be the … Read more
How can you be assertive WITHOUT coming across as pushy? First, understand that there is a fundamental difference between the two and that is INTENT. When you are being assertive you are mindful of the INTENT behind your communication. When you are pushy, your primary concern is yourself. That being said, bear in mind that … Read more
Self-Confidence And Self-Esteem – Any Difference? There is a difference between self-confidence and self-esteem. If you have self-confidence, you believe in yourself and your ability to do and become more. Your self-esteem speaks to if – and how much – you value yourself and appreciate who you are. The former refers to DOING. The latter … Read more
How Can Assertiveness Be Easily Explained? Let’s explore how can assertiveness be easily explained. It may often be confused with aggressiveness and it is important to understand that they are not the same. When you function assertively, you are better positioned to achieve a win-win position in communication. That should be your ultimate goal. Of … Read more