Leading a team is hard work! There are so many variables that can make the role as team leader challenging. It’s easy to get discouraged when you see that your team isn’t displaying the skills and strengths you thought they had. You’ll probably even spend some time wondering if you picked the right people. However, […]
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Thought Leader Interview: Ryan Jackson, CEO of Culture First Recruitment in Dubai
Tell us about yourself and your background. What is it that you do? My name is Ryan Jackson, I am a serial entrepreneur, author, business mentor and family man. I have been in Dubai for 12 months now, and prior to that, I lived in Bali for 2 years. I was born and raised in […]
Handle Criticism With Class
Unless you plan to hide in your house 24/7, you’re going to have to deal with criticism. But make no mistake: even if you stay in your house, you’re still going to be criticized; you just won’t know about it. Criticism is a part of life. Unfortunately, the more significant your accomplishments, the more criticism […]
Top 10 Strategies to Negotiate With Confidence
No matter who you are, you’ll eventually experience struggles with reaching an agreement with someone. Disagreements in your personal life or inability to reach consensus at work will occur occasionally. How do you perform when it comes to negotiating a solution to a vexing issue? These tips can help strengthen your negotiating skills: Find common […]
Entrepreneur Spotlight: The Sober Yoga Girl, Alex McRobert
Tell us about yourself, your background, and your entrepreneurial journey. What is it that you do? I created a worldwide community that helps women change the entire trajectory of their lives, by stopping drinking alcohol and replacing it with a spiritual practice. Some of the tools I equip women with on this journey are yoga practices, meditations, journaling, and […]
HR Tip: Establishing a Discipline Procedure
What is Discipline? A mode of life in accordance with rules. Order maintained by control. To bring under control. Instruction. To improve by corrective and penal methods. Why Do We Need Discipline? Maintain control. Maintain standards. Safeguard staff. Safeguard property. Maintain efficiency. Organizational success. The purpose of a disciplinary procedure is to ensure all employees […]
Training Tip: Communication in Conflict Resolution
Effective conflict resolution invariably comes down to effective communication. Here are my 6 key principles for resolving conflict. These six principles are core to the principle of respecting the individual and communicating your genuine desire to seek a resolution. Be clear about what you want to achieve. It is unlikely to be enough just to […]
Founder Interview: Erika Doyle, Drink Dry
Tell us about yourself and your background, how you got started in business/entrepreneurship and what is it that you do? In 2020, I ventured into the world of entrepreneurship, launching Drink Dry – the first and only non-alcoholic drinks marketplace in the GCC. My entrance into the world of business was somewhat unconventional. Despite having […]
Achieve Effective Leadership With This Four Step Model Approach
When you’re in a position of leadership, both the amount and quality of your work output depend on your team and consequently, your skills as a leader. Luckily, these skills can be developed. All it takes is learning the keys to effective leadership and practicing them. Becoming an effective leader is certainly not an overnight […]
Case Study: The Art of Cultivating Cross-Cultural Beauty Brands in the Middle East
The beauty industry, a vibrant fusion of culture and commerce, stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. As a co-founder of FC Beauty, my journey in introducing Korean beauty brands to the Middle Eastern market has been an enlightening experience in blending diverse beauty cultures. This case study delves into the strategies and insights […]