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Microaggressions – They’re a Big Deal!
Microaggressions – They’re a Big Deal! When we think of workplace issues, we often focus on the bigger things—conflicts trivializing important matters and fights that leave colleagues nonverbal for days. But beyond these bigger issues, the subtler ones have an … Read More
Let’s crush your self-doubt with a hammer
Let’s crush your self-doubt with a hammer Is self-doubt chasing you as you race toward professional goals? The answer is often yes. Surveys have shown that adults experience self-doubt as many as six times every day! A good chunk (14%) … Read More
Burnout SOS: Let’s Equip You with Strategies for Success
Burnout SOS: Let’s Equip You with Strategies for Success Are you burnt out? The answer is much more likely to be yes than you imagine. According to the Microsoft Work Trends Index of 2022, more than half of the managers … Read More
Did You Know? Michelin Stars was started by a tire Company
Did You Know? Michelin Stars was started by a tire Company Do you know that a tire company gives Michelin stars? Not kidding! The French tire company Michelin started rating restaurants in its guidebooks for travelers nearly a century ago. … Read More
95% people are wrong about self-awareness. Are you?
95% people are wrong about self-awareness. Are you? For most managers, the definition of self awareness is pretty simple: it’s about knowing who you are. A self-aware person understands their emotions, thoughts, and ideas. As a result, they are able … Read More
Mental Health Month has come and gone. What’s beyond that?
Mental Health Month has come and gone. What’s beyond that? Mental Health Month has come and gone again. Come May, the social pages of every company you know are decked with mental health-themed ideas and insights. But do the struggles … Read More
Five red flags your team should not show!
Five red flags your team should not show! How was your day today? Of course, if today has been hectic, you will say there are not five but five hundred ways things can go wrong. Patrick Lencioni first introduced this … Read More
Are you a supportive manager?
Are you a supportive manager? Do you consider yourself to be a supportive manager? Being supportive as a manager is not a new idea. In fact, I have been hearing of it ever since the start of my professional career. … Read More
Discover Opportunities and Threats for Your Team
Discover Opportunities and Threats for Your Team Have you noticed any issues with your team lately? It could be anything. Missed deadlines or unmatched performance expectations. Or is there something new coming up that could threaten your team? AI is … Read More
Ennui: 7 out of 10 people on your team are bored
Ennui: 7 out of 10 people on your team are bored Over the past weekend, Inside Out 2 became the fastest animated film to cross the $1 billion mark. That’s a mean feat. The movie is a sequel to the … Read More
Is your team always falling short of expectations?
Is your team always falling short of expectations? Hey there, manager! If you’ve been here for a while, you’d know that expectation setting is one of the core areas a people manager needs to master. Why so? Because it defines … Read More
Prioritize ZZZs: Tackling Sleep Deprivation for Peak Performance
Prioritize ZZZs: Tackling Sleep Deprivation for Peak Performance Is work keeping you up too late? The number might surprise you, but about 38% of American professionals experience fatigue at work due to lack of sleep. While a healthy 7-8 hours … Read More
You Only Need To Improve By 1% Today
You Only Need To Improve By 1% Today Let’s start today’s edition with a reflecting question. Which one of these statements do you resonate the most with? 1. “I’m all in for shaking things up and making big moves to … Read More
The secret to getting things done like a boss
The secret to getting things done like a boss In today’s edition of The Top Newsletter, we’ll discuss something that’s all too common: changes. If you have stayed constant at a workplace for a year or two, you’ll notice that … Read More
How to build your brand as a manager.
How to build your brand as a manager. If you have scrolled LinkedIn recently, you might have encountered people discussing personal brands. Many tips and tricks tell you how to get this essential thing right. You might have encountered professionals … Read More