by Dr Sharon | Apr 29, 2013 | Communication, Ethics at Work, Leadership
A few months ago, I had the privilege of attending the Success Summit held at the Sandton Convention Centre and listening to some of the world’s wealthiest men share their tips on success. By the way, I don’t just mean people who had monetary wealth, I am talking...
by Dr Sharon | Apr 22, 2013 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Relationships (Self and Others), Time Management
I recently celebrated my birthday, so I’ve been reflecting a great deal on what I’d like this year of my life to hold. Thinking of today as my last day is a bit too extreme as, honestly, I’d flee the classroom and go off to be with my loved ones instead of...
by Dr Sharon | Apr 15, 2013 | Uncategorised
Last week we took steps to breakdown unhealthy cultures of silence in order to create clear and constructive channels of communication. Now we need to master is the art of having tough conversations. It is unlikely that we will ever reach a point where we get excited...
by Dr Sharon | Apr 8, 2013 | Uncategorised
I’m sure, that after the last few weeks ‘food for thought’, it’s become clear that a culture of silence can be more than just a little unhealthy… It can be deadly. We all need to take a stand together and work vigilantly to ensure that we change unhealthy cultures in...
by Dr Sharon | Mar 25, 2013 | Uncategorised
Let’s recap… the past few weeks we have learnt how to overcome three deadly types of silence: #1 – Fear punishment or harsh consequences #2 – Self-doubt #3 – Following the crowd (aka bystander apathy) Have you been able to shift the culture in your home or workplace...
