Sympathy vs. Empathy Ever wondered why you’re just not getting through to people? Whether it’s at work or in your personal life, you might be finding it hard to get results from others, find that people keep coming back to you with the same issues,…
Read MoreHave you ever had a colleague or employee try to explain why they didn’t meet your expectations with a task? Perhaps they told you they didn’t have the resources, they didn’t have enough time, or something else got in the way. When you believe someone…
Read MoreWhat we really do at Integrity and Values To this day, the team at Integrity and Values has worked with over 10,000 individuals to improve their leadership behaviour and create plans for lasting improvements. So what is it that we actually do at Integrity and…
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a good story? Story telling can in fact be a great strategic business tool, used to teach, inspire, build trust, and also of course, sell. They can change the way we feel, how we act, and what we think. And of course,…
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How often has your first impression of someone left you thinking they are a positive and hardworking individual, or perhaps left you concerned about their work ethic and level of professionalism? It is undeniable that first impressions do count when first meeting someone, as it…
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As a business leader, you will know that your profit is of the utmost importance as it allows you to continue to grow and develop towards your ultimate goal. However, without your colleagues, there would be no profit to be made, and in turn, your…
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If you think your skills are the sole factor of where you are today, you could be wrong. Yes, of course they have played a role in the position you currently have. However, your attitude is what has given you that extra push in getting…
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If you are thinking you don’t lie to yourself, or anyone else for that matter, think again. It is not uncommon in our daily lives that we may tell a ‘white’ lie to keep ourselves or someone else happy, without realising we are actually lying…
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Being successful and telling the truth go hand in hand, not only in our personal lives, but also our professional ones. To many of us, it wouldn’t register that if we tell a lie, no matter how big or small, we are potentially hindering our…
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Running a successful business requires you to be a strong and empathetic leader. It is a widely known fact that we are unable to truly understand how our colleagues are feeling, as we cannot put ourselves in their shoes. We must therefore make the internal…
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