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The Dark Side of Success: Why Toxic People Get Ahead
Imagine that you’ve got two types of people in a company. There is one kind that is selfish, manipulative, aggressive and cold-hearted. On the other hand, you have the sort of people who are friendly, warm, supportive and honest. Which…
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Salary Negotiation: the Most Common Mistakes
You don’t have the BATNA The biggest problem with negotiation is starting it without any relevant alternative. Be the person who has the least to lose, then you will have a great advantage. BATNA refers to “Best Alternative To Negotiated…
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Mastering the Subtle Art of Giving Good Advice
Don’t give advice automatically When someone shares a problem with you, it doesn’t mean that you need to automatically give them advice. Even if you have good intentions, it can simply backfire. Advice can be treated as criticism or even…
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How to Receive a Compliment Without Being Awkward
No matter what we do in life, we all crave approval. Regardless of whether it concerns our work, hobbies, personal features or even our physique. Appreciation makes us feel good about ourselves. It also makes us perform better in the…
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Praise Guide: How to Praise Your Teammates Effectively
Whether you manage a team of 2 or 1000, motivating employees is the key to successful leadership. The way you acknowledge people can impact your relationships with them, especially in terms of building trust and social bonds. Although most of…
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Why Is Praising People at Work So Important?
Praising demotivates, slating motivates There are different approaches to praising people at work as well as plenty of myths regarding the issue. Some managers believe that praising can actually lower people’s performance. They argue that it doesn’t make sense to…
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Anchoring Bias During Black Friday: What Makes You Buy More?
Black Friday – a period of time when you’re being bombarded in every possible way by tons of various ads. From huge billboards to smartphones. Everywhere you go you see how much you can gain. But you need to hurry…
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Why Women Are More Prone to Impostor Syndrome
Have you ever thought the following about yourself: “I’m definitely not as skilled as other people think” or ”I’m just a fake pretending to be an expert”? Did it cross your mind that the truth would come out and you’d be identified…
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It’s Okay to Talk About Failure—Here’s Why You Should
Talking about things that went wrong can help you build your personal brand. I know it sounds ridiculous, especially when everyone else appears to be doing everything perfectly. But I mean it – talking about your failures may actually be…
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The Secret Sauce to a Great Conversation
Imagine that. You meet someone for the first time. Let’s say this is a new colleague at your workplace. You start a conversation. He is telling you some story, then you make a joke and just feel comfortable while chatting…
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About Me
I’m an experienced manager who helps people become better communicators, leaders, and negotiators. I also work with companies to build stronger, healthier workplace cultures. This blog is where I share practical tips and insights.