Susan Cain makes the case for quiet introverts, arguing that they offer extraordinary talents in the workplace and should...
Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are. Amy Cuddy, social psychologist.
This talk explores how posture can affect not only how others perceive us, but also how we see ourselves.
How to build your creative confidence. David Kelley.
Is your school or workplace divided into “creatives” versus practical people? Designer David Kelley suggests that creativity is not...
Let’s talk
A short film about how staff and line managers can get talking when someone has mental health problems at...
Motivation theory – Maslow
Learn about Maslow’s theory of motivation and how this underpins the WeThrive 4C model.
Motivation theory – Herzberg
Frederick Herzberg developed the idea that there are two sets of factors at play in human motivation, one controlling...
Motivation theory – Self-Determination Theory
Self-Determination Theory was initially developed by Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan, has been elaborated and refined by...
Dan Pink talking about motivation
Ever been tempted to assume that bonuses make people’s work better? You may have seen the animation from Dan...
Maintaining progress towards personal goals
If you feel frustrated by how difficult it is to change, watch this. Dan Pink of Drive, the surprising truth about...
Understanding anxiety
Anxiety means feelings of unease, worry and fear. It usually relates to something that might happen, in the future,...
Reducing anxiety by breathing well
This is a deceptively simple way to relax and feel calmer inside. Practise it regularly and it will change...
Drive: the suprising truth about what motivates us
If you work in HR you will already know all about stress, so you may not take that kindly...
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Four Steps to better meetings
Meetings use a great deal of time in some companies, so first do a cost-benefit analysis - who will...
The language of understanding
The meaning in two people’s heads is never exactly the same, and it is often significantly different even when...
Dealing with distractions
We are constantly bombarded by things that demand our attention. This is a pain and makes work harder than it...