How to run a meeting that works for four kinds of thinking

Think about the last meeting you left feeling flat. Chances are it wasn't badly run in any obvious way. There was an agenda. People were polite. Someone took notes. And yet the person with the sharpest objection said nothing until the corridor afterwards. The one who...

What does teamwork mean to you?

Soft skills are essential for success in the workplace. They can help you increase productivity, foster better working relationships and build trust between yourself and your co-workers. Having strong soft skills can also boost your confidence and make it easier to...

Cognitive Empathy: A Leadership Imperative

In today’s fast-paced and complex work environment, leaders face a critical challenge: how to drive performance while fostering connection, trust, and collaboration. The answer lies in cognitive empathy - the ability to understand how others think and experience the...

Culture as Your Competitive Advantage (and Why Thinking Differently Might Just Save Your Sanity)  

This post is a contribution from Carole Coooper , an HBDI® Certified Practitioner, and Director/Founder of Carole Cooper Consulting . If you’ve ever worked somewhere with a great culture, you feel it the moment you walk in. There’s energy. People...

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The Role of Lateral Thinking in Whole Brain® Thinking

Whole Brain® Thinking, based on the premise of valuing diverse thinking styles, plays a vital role in effective decision-making. It recognises the unique strengths of analytical, practical, relational and experimental thinking. As for the meaning of lateral thinking,...

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How to Improve Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace

How to Improve Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace

Nonverbal communication plays a powerful role in how we interact with others. While words convey information, much of the meaning comes through nonverbal messages—our tone, gestures, posture, and facial expressions. Research shows nonverbal cues account for a...

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What is cognitive diversity?

What is cognitive diversity?

It is not uncommon for people to clash with their colleagues at work. This can often be due to conflicting opinions, different levels of experience or knowledge, miscommunications, and a range of other issues. It’s important to remember that everyone has different...

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