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Series: 2 Minutes to Success
A Guide to Whistleblowing
Blowing the whistle on unethical or illegal practices is a tough decision to make. Your values and integrity may be compromised by what you've seen. You may be fearing the consequences. Psychology expert, Peter Quarry, recommends asking yourself...Show More
Blowing the whistle on unethical or illegal practices is a tough decision to make. Your values and integrity may be compromised by what you've seen. You may be fearing the consequences. Psychology expert, Peter Quarry, recommends asking yourself five specific questions, ascertaining degree and frequency of behaviours, their impact and what if anything is already being done. If the answers trouble you, seek independent advice before determining a path forward. Show Less
Be a HERO
There are four ingredients that add up to becoming a HERO in the workplace. Psychologist Eve Ash takes us through the necessary qualities of being Honest (someone who says what they think, gives feedback and honest criticism) and Ethical (does...Show More
There are four ingredients that add up to becoming a HERO in the workplace. Psychologist Eve Ash takes us through the necessary qualities of being Honest (someone who says what they think, gives feedback and honest criticism) and Ethical (does the right thing for the team, the organization and the community). They are
Respectful—polite, interested and caring, no matter what experience, culture or nationality they encounter. And they are Optimistic—not dampening others' ideas, instead looking for opportunity. Show Less
Breaking Your Digital Addiction
50% of people complain they've become addicted to their mobile device. Behavioural expert, Peter Quarry, shows how to bust digital addiction through reducing screen time, switching devices off (go and walk that dog without the phone!) and setting...Show More
50% of people complain they've become addicted to their mobile device. Behavioural expert, Peter Quarry, shows how to bust digital addiction through reducing screen time, switching devices off (go and walk that dog without the phone!) and setting yourself challenging goals that in essence create healthy new habits. Before you know it, you'll be digitally detoxed. Show Less
Dealing with an Incompetent Manager
It is tempting when things continually go wrong to blame an incompetent manager. Peter Quarry, psychology expert, suggests first doing a reality check with someone independent (it might be a personality clash causing the problem). Try clearly...Show More
It is tempting when things continually go wrong to blame an incompetent manager. Peter Quarry, psychology expert, suggests first doing a reality check with someone independent (it might be a personality clash causing the problem). Try clearly communicating your needs to the manager while negotiating outcomes. Be flexible and share coping strategies with others. If you can no longer cope, it may be time to leave that team. Show Less
Getting out of a Career Rut
We all get stuck in career ruts from time to time. If you feel unmotivated or unconfident, Peter Quarry believes in first taking "baby steps" (e.g. updating your LinkedIn profile, networking to make new contacts, finding a mentor). Don't rush...Show More
We all get stuck in career ruts from time to time. If you feel unmotivated or unconfident, Peter Quarry believes in first taking "baby steps" (e.g. updating your LinkedIn profile, networking to make new contacts, finding a mentor). Don't rush into something new—take time to research how your field is changing. Reinvent yourself by repacking your expertise and building on the opportunities available to you. Show Less
Handling a Complainer
Being surrounded by complainers is hard, but as Peter Quarry points out, there's ways to handle them. You can acknowledge what they're saying, showing empathy and putting forward positive solutions. If they persist, and especially if you work...Show More
Being surrounded by complainers is hard, but as Peter Quarry points out, there's ways to handle them. You can acknowledge what they're saying, showing empathy and putting forward positive solutions. If they persist, and especially if you work with them, they are best ignored as what they really seek is attention. When you don't react, there's no payoff. Show Less
How Can You Influence Others?
Behavioral expert, Peter Quarry, talks about the importance of being able to convince others when working together. This entails being able to promote your credentials so that others will listen to you; communicating no more than 3-5 key points;...Show More
Behavioral expert, Peter Quarry, talks about the importance of being able to convince others when working together. This entails being able to promote your credentials so that others will listen to you; communicating no more than 3-5 key points; and preparing for objections with answers that focus on benefits. Show Less
Managing Your Own Anger
Being angry can become a self-destructive habit, causing anxiety and high blood pressure. Psychology expert Peter Quarry says a healthier way to manage anger is realizing that it is a form of energy. This energy is much better funneled into...Show More
Being angry can become a self-destructive habit, causing anxiety and high blood pressure. Psychology expert Peter Quarry says a healthier way to manage anger is realizing that it is a form of energy. This energy is much better funneled into creative projects, planning to do something happy with colleagues or family, or accomplishing personal goals. Show Less
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem is a state of mind caused by many factors, and it can badly affect productivity and careers. Psychology expert, Peter Quarry believes triggers for low self-esteem can be avoided by identifying the things you do well each day,...Show More
Low self-esteem is a state of mind caused by many factors, and it can badly affect productivity and careers. Psychology expert, Peter Quarry believes triggers for low self-esteem can be avoided by identifying the things you do well each day, building a self-esteem file for collecting evidence of your accomplishments and updating the file regularly with new successes. Show Less
Surviving an Unreliable Colleague
Behavioral expert, Peter Quarry, knows what unreliability in a colleague can be like. He suggests first explaining to them why their behavior causes problems. If this fails, you can try appealing to their personal brand and their desire to look...Show More
Behavioral expert, Peter Quarry, knows what unreliability in a colleague can be like. He suggests first explaining to them why their behavior causes problems. If this fails, you can try appealing to their personal brand and their desire to look good, by getting them to make promises in front of others. Praise them and thank them if they deliver; otherwise hold them to account—all in front of others. Show Less
Take PRIDE in your work
Psychologist Eve Ash asks: are you proud of what you do, or are you falling back on a mindless routine? Aim for the very highest—Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence. PRIDE is the fantastic feeling you get when you've gone that one...Show More
Psychologist Eve Ash asks: are you proud of what you do, or are you falling back on a mindless routine? Aim for the very highest—Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence. PRIDE is the fantastic feeling you get when you've gone that one extra step in striving for your best. People notice! Show Less
What to Do If Stressed
The pressure on us all to achieve results can result in feelings of stress and being overwhelmed. Psychology expert, Peter Quarry, suggests calming your brain through a simple, effective slow breathing technique; using the "now or later" approach...Show More
The pressure on us all to achieve results can result in feelings of stress and being overwhelmed. Psychology expert, Peter Quarry, suggests calming your brain through a simple, effective slow breathing technique; using the "now or later" approach to prioritizing what must be done (and feeling more in control); and focusing on completing tasks, one at a time, rather than wasting time shifting gears and continuously multi-tasking. Show Less