Are all leaders managers? Do all managers make good leaders? This article will break down the similarities and differences between the two roles and give you an overview of key leadership and managerial skills that every professional needs to develop in order to get ahead. Similarities It is true that there…

You don’t have to be an extrovert to excel at (=be great at) public speaking. Here’s why. Public speaking is all about the audience. It really doesn’t matter how outgoing and charismatic you think you are, as long as you can answer the following three questions: #1 Is your audience likely to find the topic interesting and relevant? Ideally, you should be…

What are the ingredients for creating a great presentation? Should you include stats (=statistics), numbers, and technical data? Should you keep it light-hearted, make jokes, and maybe even show a meme? Which approach would be most effective in terms of capturing your audience’s attention? Regardless of the content and goal…

Negotiating isn’t just about making sales and closing deals. We negotiate in our day-to-day work life when we communicate with stakeholders, clients, and colleagues. That means, we all have to develop our negotiation skills so that we can successfully navigate business discussions and perform better in our jobs. In this…

Where do you stand on small talk? Because we need to talk about it. If making small talk is something you do on instinct, good for you. Hopefully, this article will help you up your small talk game even more. If, however, you cringe at the very mention of small…

Would you rather invest in your team’s relaxation or education? Well, it’s good if you choose a mix of both. Here are some impressive stats: did you know that 94% of employees say that they would stay with a company that invests in their learning and development? In other words…

The burn-out is real. It’s a state of complete mental exhaustion that slowly creeps up on you. Have you ever experienced any of the following? 1. Constant fatigue 2. Difficulty focusing on your tasks 3. Lack of ideas and creative energy 4. Lack of interest in something you used to…

Few people need to be given a sales pitch about the importance of giving and receiving feedback. We all know that feedback is an important part of any relationship, yet it so often becomes a stumbling block rather than a helpful communication tool. Why? It’s probably because we tend to…

Now that you know about soft skills, you’re probably asking yourself this question: how do I actually build and practice soft skills? This article will give you a few tips and strategies on how to go about it. 1. Learn soft skills side-by-side with hard skills For every soft skill you learn, there is a set of corresponding…