When it comes to predicting the breakdown of a romantic relationship, leading relationships researcher John Gottman proposed that there are “four horsemen of communication” that signal things are turning sour. While the name taps into apocalyptic imagery, the “end of times” they represent isn’t inevitable. Gottman suggests that these [...]
We are reminded every day that we are living in less-than-ordinary financial times – if not by the state of our personal finances and worrying about how we will make ends meet, then simply by reading the news headlines. The message is clear: people everywhere are struggling with money. We [...]
The role of psychological safety in managing change Let’s imagine a scenario where a medium-sized organisation is going through a change. The company has been acquired by a larger organisation and is currently undergoing the process of integration. What can a leader of the company being acquired do to [...]
Do you think of your colleagues as your friends? Do you update them on your personal life? Or do you prefer to keep work relationships and your personal life as psychologically distanced as possible? Our team was recently approached by The Project to comment on the importance of having [...]