We have
a lot
in common

A better argument rarely leads to better negotiation; better alignment to those with whom you’re negotiating does.

As with most communication strategies, listening to what people say is fundamental to influencing them.

– Phil

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Punctually-
challenged?
 

Habitual lateness can be attributed to the feeling of self-importance, the thrill of the rush to get to an appointment or the need to make an entrance. If your goal is to change this habit and arrive on time, it may require you to identify and address what’s causing you to run late, and maybe just leave a few minutes earlier.

– Tim

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Might as well face it
we’re addicted
to sludge

It’s a new year (a new decade!) and resolution time. Instead of (in addition to?) giving up carbs, how about giving up useless time and energy suck information that’s feeding our addiction and making us intellectually fat and sluggish? Imagine all that space we’d make for embracing change as a result!

– Mel

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Workplace
behaviours
to avoid

Employees are often under tremendous pressures to perform. With these pressures often comes career-limiting bad behaviours. From the article’s list, I’ve found that ‘taking credit for someone else’s idea’ is the biggest and most detrimental action to avoid. 

– Tim

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Age
against
the machine

According to this neuroscientist, doing something new, something that scares us, helps us push back on aging. If that’s not a good argument for staring into the face of change, I’m not sure what is…

– Mel

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The only thing to fear
is not managing
your fear

Everyone is afraid of something. Here is a good article on managing your fears.

My favourite tip is asking yourself what advice you would give to others in a similar situation. Taking an external view will help you put things in perspective and stop playing negative scenarios in your head.

– Phil

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