There are three ways that leaders often pick teams: None of these tactics succeed, because they all overlook the role that personality plays in predicting team performance. In particular, personality affects: The above factors that are affected by personality are the primary determinants of how people will work together. There are two roles that we all play in teams – … Read More
9 Useful Tips To Cope With a Job That You Hate
Do you dread going to work every morning? Don’t worry, you are not alone, a survey conducted by CPL Recruitment found that 52% of Irish people are unhappy with their current jobs. But even though you know you hate the job, you probably feel stuck. You’ve got bills and responsibilities and you know that you can’t leave until you find … Read More
The Science of Identifying & Nurturing Great Leaders
The science of leadership is a well-established field. However, the key discoveries in this field are unfamiliar to many professionals who are involved in identifying, nurturing and hiring the best leaders. This lack of knowledge about the science of leadership helps to explain some of the alarming statistics about leadership ineffectiveness such as: The best leaders tend to have high … Read More
7 Inspirational Career Quotes from Very Successful People
No matter what stage you are in your career, chances are that you need a little bit of advice and motivation to move forward – to go for the job you actually want, to ask for a promotion or to just get through a tough day. We’ve compiled 7 inspirational quotes from very successful people that will help you take … Read More
5 Practical Tips To Help You Hire the Right People
Hiring the wrong person costs companies not only that employee’s salary and benefits but also: In some cases, there could be even more costs such as compensation, severance and legal fees. Given the huge cost of hiring the wrong person, the question is how do you get it right? In this blog post, we provide 5 practical tips that will … Read More