Leaders worth their salt are those who inspire others to be great. Whether you’re a sales manager or a CEO, bringing out the best in people you work with is key to the success of your organization. A study by Dale Carnegie Training revealed that nearly 75% of employees are disengaged at work, and one…
If you listened to my podcast this week, you would have heard why I no longer consume dairy products. In a nutshell, the results of going dairy-free are: I no longer suffer from daily sinus issues, colds and flus have diminished dramatically, my eczema is under control, cystic acne is a thing of the past…
Welcome back! If you missed last weeks article, I suggest reading part 1 before continuing. I spoke about how stress and our inability to cope with the daily demands and pressures often leads to “burnout” and the habit of wishing our days away. I covered tips such as thinking about the food we eat…
“You’re a teacher? Lucky you, with all those holidays!” I have lost count how many times I have heard this statement or even worse, “Wow, you teachers always seem to be on holiday. Do you ever work?!” In the beginning of my teaching career I used to feel guilty about our quarterly holidays, but not…
Hi all you lovely readers! Here in South Africa, we have just said goodbye to summer and are welcoming in autumn. Normally, I would woefully say my farewells as this born-in-winter-baby is actually a summer-loving-girl! Endless sunny days, cool flowing dresses, big bowls of icy sorbet, watermelons, mangos and peaches in abundance, the sun…
I talk a lot to others as well as listen to several newscasters, pundits, politicians, analysts, talk show hosts and the world at large. What has stricken me for so long, which I cannot fully comprehend, is the vitriol and the seemingly premeditated and intentional desire to inflict pain amongst the sides engaged in conversation…