The Power of SSC: Stop, Start, Continue
Having used the Stop, Start, Continue (SSC) framework numerous times in the corporate world, I’ve seen firsthand its effectiveness in driving reflection and improvement within organisations. This well-known tool helps businesses refine processes, enhance team dynamics, and achieve goals. Recently, it occurred to me: why not apply this powerful method to our personal lives? The […]
Foot in Mouth Syndrome
We’ve all been there. You’re at a party, a work function, or just chatting with friends when suddenly, the words that tumble out of your mouth seem to have taken a wrong turn. Instead of witty banter or insightful commentary, you’ve inadvertently lobbed a conversational grenade. Welcome to the club: you’ve got Foot in Mouth […]
Book Smarts or Street Smarts
Ah, the age-old debate of experience versus book smarts. It’s like trying to decide between chocolate and vanilla ice cream – both have their fans, and both can be delicious in their own way. But when it comes to navigating the corporate world, there seems to be a bias towards those with degrees, leaving those […]
I kicked a tree, and now my foot hurts!
One thing we cannot escape as humans, are our emotions. We can get upset, and try and take our anger out on things, but in the end, this hurts us more than anything else. Why be calm when we can be upset. So upset that our anger wells up within us, to the point where […]