Imagine a world without growth. Development would not be possible without it. You don’t have to go too far to see that we have evolved as a species. If we hadn’t, we would be in the midst of living ‘Planet of the Apes’. Be that as it may, there are so many of us who Read More
To read the first piece in this two-part series on embracing change, click here. The second stage towards change is called the Resistance. In this phase, an individual will fear that the change is real and here to stay. Here, the individual may experience overwhelm and demotivation. At times, this is when the silent treatment Read More
We are hardwired to resist change. Our brain is on the watch out to keep us safe, constantly looking for anything that may endanger us. As a result, it seeks negativity. Understanding how the brain works Before we unpack the dynamics of change, let me introduce you to the amygdala. This is where our emotions Read More
Perception equals projection What does this mean? It means that your perception of people or situations around you is truly a projection of what is going on inside your mind. This is why two people can witness the same thing, yet each perceives it differently. For example, let’s say that someone is behaving badly in Read More
Losing an employee costs thousands of dollars. You know that, right? By the time you factor in downtime, reduced productivity, interviewing, hiring and training, plus all of the administration costs involved, it goes something like this: Entry-level employees cost about 30% of their annual salary to replace. Mid-level employees cost about 100%. Senior staff, or Read More