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More Than Just A Number
In the workplace, we encounter persistent yet subtle (sometimes not so subtle) power struggles that shape our experiences, growth, and well-being. These struggles revolve around personal control, autonomy, and our sense of worth and are a consequence of the dichotomy between our human needs and the needs of the organisation. The organisation is made of […]
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EP012 How To Build Self-Confidence
In this podcast episode, I’m reading Chapter 3 of Stewart Cotterill’s The Psychology of Performance and discussing the difference between self-confidence and self-efficacy. Throughout this reading, I interrupt the narrative to offer my own input, clarity on certain aspects, and tips and advice on how to build up your sense of efficacy.
Latest in Leadership
The Mere Exposure Effect: How Unconscious Forces Shape Your Decisions
Psychological research has shown that forces beyond the reach of the conscious mind shape how we perceive ourselves and others, how we react to events, and, generally, how we perceive the world. One such phenomenon is The Mere Exposure Effect (or Familiarity Principle). This phenomenon attempts to explain how human beings develop preferences for things […]
Latest in Motivation
The Psychopaths Are Running The Asylum
It is so completely obvious to me that I cannot believe most of us do not see it, at least at a low level of awareness. An unnerving sense of something uncomfortable lurking in the depths of our minds. It is a sense of alienation and isolation from which we endeavour to distract ourselves with […]
Latest in Wellbeing
Fixed And Growth Mindset: Why Carol Dweck’s Mindset Theory Matters In The Workplace
Introduction Fixed and Growth Mindset addresses the state of mind that Carol Dweck suggests is critical to success in life and work. How we perceive ourselves and our abilities can significantly influence our success in education, work, career development, and business. In her groundbreaking work on motivation, Dweck introduced these concepts of fixed and growth […]