How an early-career assignment taught me that reliability, initiative, and trust are built one decision at a time. A Request Outside My Role Early in my career, while my manager was travelling, I received a message through a business contact at another organization. I was asked to arrange a cheque for an approved payment worthContinue reading “When “It’s Not My Job” Becomes a Career-Limiting Mindset”
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AI as Companion: Strengthening or Weakening Human Connection?
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a constant companion, which can be both a benefit and a drawback. There are compelling arguments for and against the social impacts of AI, particularly in relation to social skills, communication, and empathy—key components of healthy human relationships and social harmony. While AI can reduce loneliness and support interpersonal development,Continue reading “AI as Companion: Strengthening or Weakening Human Connection?”
The Sandwich Generation
The greatest challenge faced by the Sandwich Generation is accessing appropriate, reliable and affordable professional support to care for parents. There are ways in which employers can help.
Leaders should hire for attitude and then train technical skills
Soft skills such as interpersonal relationships, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and courage are important factors in hiring decisions. Leaders are better off hiring for attitude and then training or coaching technical skills.
Praise and Recognition are Priceless
People need to feel that they are contributing to something larger than themselves, and that their contribution really makes a difference.
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