Overconfidence and Leadership

Managing Overconfidence Is a Key Leadership Skill Overconfident individuals are often in the news, and over our summer particularly in relation to a young Australian cricketer! For leadership, whether in sports or business, the challenge is to create an environment where accountability naturally tempers overconfidence while maintaining strong working relationships. In a business workplace, overcoming […]

Assumptions Can Destroy a Relationship

The Dangers of Assumptions in Relationships Assumptions are a natural part of human behavior. We all make them, often without realizing it, in our personal and professional relationships. However, when we assume, we risk distorting reality and creating misunderstandings that can harm the connection we share with others. One of the biggest dangers of assumptions […]

Managing Staff that take Excessive Personal Leave

Explore Basis of Personal Leave Managing excessive personal leave requires a balanced approach that prioritizes both employee wellbeing and organizational needs. The first step is to conduct a thorough review of the leave patterns to identify any concerning trends or potential underlying issues. Document specific instances, frequency, and impact on team productivity to establish a […]

Maintaining Motivation When You’re Not Seeing Results

Motivation – Finding it When You’re Not Seeing Results One of the biggest challenges in goal setting is staying motivated when you don’t see immediate results. Progress can feel slow, and it’s easy to get discouraged. However, maintaining motivation during these times is essential for long-term success. Here are some strategies to help you stay […]

What Do Shorter Attention Spans Mean for Advertising?

Advertising Must Adapt The rise of shorter attention spans, largely driven by the rapid consumption of digital content, has dramatically reshaped the advertising landscape. Consumers Are Bombarded With the average consumer now bombarded by a constant stream of information from social media, news, entertainment, and notifications, capturing and maintaining attention has become increasingly challenging. Research […]

Feedback is Critical for Organisational Culture

Feedback and Organisational Culture Feedback Provided Correctly Can Build Powerful Relationships. An organisation that does not provide structured mechanisms for Feedback Conversations will likely find that its staff feel disenfranchised. Yet we see this issue arise in many organisations, even in large government bureaucracies. According to the cambridge dictionary feedback is “information or statements of […]

What is the Rule of 3?

A Powerful Concept The “Rule of 3” is a powerful concept in business that refers to the importance of the number three in decision-making, communication, and market dynamics. Streamlined Decision-Making When faced with decisions, having three options is often ideal. It provides enough variety to make an informed choice without overwhelming decision-makers. For instance, evaluating […]

Perfection Syndrome

The Struggle for Perfection A Noble Pursuit or an Obsession? In a world increasingly driven by high standards and relentless competition, the quest for perfection can seem like a noble pursuit. Striving to be flawless in academics, career, relationships, and even personal appearance is often celebrated as a hallmark of ambition and success. However, when […]

All DISC Assessments Aren’t Equal!

DISC Assessments – The GOLD Standard In a world where understanding human behavior is crucial for personal and professional growth, the DISC assessment stands out as a reliable tool for personality profiling. Among the myriad of providers, FocalPoint’s DISC assessments have emerged as the gold standard. Unparalleled Accuracy and Depth Independently Certified by the Assessments […]