Fin août, j’ai eu un problème avec mon hébergeur web, au sujet de mon site internet. Entièrement de ma faute : je traversais une période compliquée et je n’ai pas réagi à temps, avec toutes les conséquences que cela peut avoir. Début septembre, je contacte leur service client pour trouver une solution et j’explique le…
Ants can teach us much about teamwork
Why is asking for fair pay still so hard? I started working at 15, at the local supermarket. Over the years, I’ve loved the sense of purpose that comes from contributing my skills and energy. But one challenge has followed me throughout: asking for fair pay. I’m not alone. It comes up again and again…
A senior lawyer I once knew sent her team a flurry of work messages at midnight on 31 December. Just as everyone else was raising a glass to the new year. Everyone laughed about it at the time. It became a bit of a legend. But I’ve often thought about that laughter since. We laugh…
Many of us experience situations, circumstances, events, or issues that are beyond our control. Our actions often prove futile despite earnest efforts, sleepless nights, and soul-searching to find a solution or offer assistance in a particular situation. For instance, if a team member harbours dislike towards us, despite our best efforts to change their attitude,…