25 Lessons – Lesson 12: ‘Thank You’ (Part Two)
In the next lesson from 25 years in networking and professional relationships, I reflect on the power of saying 'thank you' and pausing, rather than responding to feedback in the moment.
In the next lesson from 25 years in networking and professional relationships, I reflect on the power of saying 'thank you' and pausing, rather than responding to feedback in the moment.
In my latest blog for Psychology Today, I interview British Wheelchair Rugby Gold Medalist Aaron Phipps MBE in the week he and his teammates defend their title in Paris.
Even the best-performing individuals need guidance to avoid complacency, continue growing, and reach new heights. High achievers need mentors who encourage them to embrace continuous learning and improvement with a growth mindset, develop a deeper understanding of their own emotions and those of others through emotional intelligence, and embrace a more intentional approach to broadening and strengthening their network. Read Ruth Gotian and my article for Harvard Business Review here.
In the latest of my lessons from 25 years in networking and professional relationships I share an early recognition of how we often get the basics so wrong.
"As Gotian and Lopata so eloquently demonstrate, the benefits of mentoring extend far beyond the individual, contributing to a more dynamic, innovative, and inclusive workplace for all." This article for Forbes by Dan Pontefract is a thoughtful and insightful review of The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, combined with an excellent perspective on mentoring from Dan's own experience.
Business and work can be tough, so make sure that you celebrate when you get the opportunity.
If you want to develop stronger rapport and relationships with people around you at work, it's important to take yourself out of the equation. Stop focusing on your own agenda and try to understand what is important to them and what is driving their behaviour. In my new blog for Psychology Today, I introduce The Curiosity Cycle, exploring the relationship between four key elements that help to deliver deeper connection and stronger relationships.
In my latest lesson from my 25 years in networking and professional relationships, I share the mindset I take when things aren't going so well.