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How Leadership Self-Awareness Improves Financial Performance

Organizational Talent Consulting

In today's increasingly complex and culturally-diverse workplace , leaders that are able to perceive, assess, and regulate their own and others' emotions accurately are able to better promote unity and team morale⁠. SA Journal of Human Resource Management , 19(2), e1-e13. Look outside and you will see yourself. Oltmanns, T.

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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

South Africa experienced a hard and extended lockdown in 2020, and 2021 shows no signs of being much different. Consultants should expect their time management skills to be tested and sharpened. The cultures and perspectives will add life to your professional network.

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Help Your Team Achieve Work-Life Balance — Even When You Can’t

Harvard Business

I responded that even if it is the norm for this company’s culture — and potentially many others — it is not acceptable universally, nor should it be. A classic 1998 Stanford University study accurately predicted that by 2020 advances in technology will have eliminated many lower to mid-level jobs.