Feeling Safe and Empowered Written by Rowena MoraisWhat is psychological safety?'Psychological safety' was first coined by Amy Edmondson, the Harvard Business School professor and author of The Fearless Organization. Amy…
Entrepreneurs Mastering Thought Leadership Written by Rowena Morais Imagine having an audience hanging on every word you speak, businesses reaching out for your expertise, and a stream of opportunities ranging…
Understand that there are different types of people out there. Some are more comfortable processing ideas by listening, some by reading and others by watching. The more that you are able to accommodate these differences by incorporating a range of formats for your content, the better your chances of conveying your message effectively.
Hearing From Others As They Develop Their LinkedIn Profiles Written by Rowena MoraisIn a recent meetup which I recorded, I addressed 4 questions about LinkedIn which the participants kindly agreed…
When you do not have a clear idea of what you want to share, you may get easily distracted by other related or unrelated topics. If you delve into the other topics, there is a risk that your primary message is diluted or misunderstood. There is a risk that you devalue or lessen the impact of your most important message.
In my journey to discover my own voice, I have been curious to find out how others have done the same. This is what a new show I have launched, Building Influence, is all about. Season 1 comprises eight episodes focused on intrepid adventurers in the field of education.
There was no amazing fresh insight that suddenly manifested. Instead, finding my voice involved distilling myself. I looked within, at my own journey, to understand the services I could offer. I tested ideas out on myself to see what would work and I stayed the course. My foray into LinkedIn began in 2007 with hardly a clue of what the platform was about and how it would transform. Curiosity may have led me to take those early first steps but it was developing a clear goal, perseverance and consistency which got me to where I am today.
I have been working at my current company for eight years. I just got passed over for a promotion. I’m deflated. They hired someone outside, didn’t even talk to me about it. I am the sole income earner in my family at the moment so I need to stick with this job. What should I do? Simon