Category Archives: Business Talk

When you think about problems that hold a workplace back, the first things that come to mind might be budgets, competitors, or outdated technology. But often, the biggest productivity killers are much closer to home: absenteeism and presenteeism in the workplace. Absenteeism (when employees don’t show up for work) is obvious—you see the empty chair.Continue reading “Absenteeism and Presenteeism in the Workplace”

Laissez-faire leadership, sometimes called delegative leadership, is a hands-off management style where leaders provide minimal direct supervision and allow team members to make most decisions on their own. When I first tried this in my own business, it was partly out of necessity. We had a flood of urgent orders, and I simply didn’t have theContinue reading “Pros and Cons of Laissez-Faire Leadership”

Workplaces are meant to be spaces where people collaborate, share ideas, and grow together. But sometimes, small exclusive groups — called cliques — form, creating an “us vs. them” vibe that can make others feel left out or uncomfortable. So, what exactly is a clique? A clique is a small, close-knit group of people who spend most of theirContinue reading “Cliques in the Workplace: What No One Tells You”

We’ve all experienced those little annoyances that seem to get under our skin at work. Whether it’s the sound of someone chewing loudly, the endless stream of emails, or the perpetual noise of a phone ringing, workplace pet peeves are a part of every office environment. But what are the most common office pet peeves,Continue reading “20 Workplace Pet Peeves and How to Handle Them”

Workplace glossing. It’s a term you might not have heard before, but chances are, you’ve experienced it more than once. You’ve just shared a concern in a team meeting, only for it to be brushed aside with a chirpy “Let’s not focus on the negatives!” Or maybe your manager keeps insisting that “everything is fine”Continue reading “Workplace Glossing: When Image Matters More Than Truth”

Business isn’t just about hitting targets—it’s also about how you manage expectations along the way. Sometimes, people choose to hold back on what they can really deliver. They under promise, play it safe, and then wow everyone by going above and beyond. That calculated move is called sandbagging. As Warren Buffett once said, “Managing expectations is oftenContinue reading “What Does Sandbagging Mean in Business?”

Workplaces bring people together—day in and day out. It’s no surprise that friendships, connections, and even romantic relationships can form. But what happens when these relationships start to blur the lines between personal and professional life? Just look at the recent case of a CEO caught on the kiss-cam at a Coldplay concert with theContinue reading “Fraternization at Work: Lessons from the Coldplay CEO Scandal”

Why do we do what we do? That’s the question Tony Robbins, one of the world’s most famous authors and life coaches set out to answer. Tony Robbins believes it all comes down to six key emotional needs. His powerful framework — the Tony Robbins 6 Human Needs — helps explain why we behave theContinue reading “Tony Robbins 6 Human Needs Test: What Drives You?”

We’ve all worked with one. That coworker who always seems to act like they’re the boss—even when they’re not. They tell you what to do, how to do it, and sometimes even when to do it. They might nitpick your work, take over group projects, or talk over everyone in meetings. It can be superContinue reading “How to Deal with Bossy Coworkers (Without Losing It)”

Have you ever released a new product and watched it steal all the thunder (and sales) from one of your old best-sellers? That, is what we call cannibalisation in business. Or if you’re from the U.S., it’s cannibalization in business. Different spelling, same delicious problem. Cannibalisation in business happens when a new product or serviceContinue reading “Cannibalisation in Business: How to Stop Competing With Yourself”