There are some conversations that we worry about having. Most of us are cautious about what we say to our bosses, as the slightest slip-up may break our career. But what happens when your boss is the one who slipped up? Telling your boss he or she is wrong can be a sticky situation. Managers and leaders make mistakes - after all, they are humans too. Errors made at their level can be costly. Not only is money lost, reputation and even the organisation’s image can be at stak

There is a saying that goes, “Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it”. The start-up world is often highly uncertain, full of twists and turns, and moves along at rapid fire pace. The priorities in most start-ups are getting the product to market, raising funds, getting customers, building a brand …. What is often neglected is training and knowledge sharing. It is understandable, yet there are unquantifiable benefits that knowledge sharing can bring to a st

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. As the new year approaches, many of us start reflecting on what we have achieved for the past year and prepare a list of New Year’s resolutions hoping that a fresh start of the year will provide the motivation for us to be a better person. While losing weight and quitting smoking are personal goals, managers should strive to incorporate some of these resolutions and become better managers. 3 out of 4 employees report their boss is the wo