Like many of you, I've been spending my fair share of time reading and watching what I can regarding the global spread of the Coronavirus. We are experiencing a black swan event on a larger scale than the 2008 financial meltdown. While it needs serious attention, I've experienced a few things recently that I've felt the need to do a brain dump of my thoughts on it. Here's only my take on it so far: On ...
Simply put, 60% of strategies are not successfully implemented in business. The irony to this figure is that strategy execution is often rated as the number one or number two challenging issue facing corporate business today. Managers will generally define strategy execution as the “successful implementation of a strategic plan” or “working to see the strategy completed in an organization”. Either of these definitions is valid though they do not help ...
When we think of ‘branding,’ odds are high, the first thing that comes to mind is something from the marketing dept. Things like logos, company branded messaging, how a company is perceived to its customers even. This is where most of the budget goes in advertising, so it’s not uncommon to miss out on the value of employer branding. Times have changed in the way companies recruit and retain employees, mostly due ...
It’s not just wages that will decide your job candidate’s choice of employer. What you deliver for benefits or perks will be the biggest influencer in their decision to join or move on. Getting their ‘buy-in’ depends on how you differentiate your benefits and perks from your competition. Apple does it well, so does Starbucks. How do they do it? They’ve got good branding! First things first: employer branding This is your company’s reputation, ...
Self-esteem issues and a terrible self-image can affect you in a range of different ways from changing how you view yourself and your relationships to how you treat others. When dealing with self-esteem, some of the most common issues that you can expect and should overcome include: Self-hate While there are instances where you might dislike who you are, loathing every thought and action that you take is typically a sign of ...
Self-doubt is something that a lot of people have to deal with on a daily basis. At one point or another in an individual’s life, it is quite normal to start doubting or asking questions about the state of things. Are you making enough money? Are you successful enough? Are you doing enough to be fruitful and healthy? Because of these questions, it is easy to find yourself in a ...
Contrary to popular belief, reading will never go out of fashion, despite the endless claims that it is quickly going out of style. True, reading is something that fewer people want to do. However, it is a shame that people have lost their connection to literature because it has endless benefits for your health and wellbeing. Throughout history, reading has always been an important component of social life; stories have been ...
Most people do not like to admit when they are feeling anxious. However, in reality, everyone in the world experiences several nail-biting moments that can make them apprehensive. Some levels of stress and anxiety can actually be good for you because they can encourage you to take a path towards change and growth. But when the stress and anxiety are extended they can become an overbearing burden and can even ...