Why Curiosity Might be Your Most Underrated Work Skill When people list the skills they think matter at work, the usual suspects come up: communication, leadership, time management, teamwork. All important, no question. But there’s one skill that rarely makes the list yet underpins almost everything else: curiosity. Being genuinely curious – about how things [Read more…]
What Can I Learn From: Quiet by Susan Cain This is the latest in our ‘What Can I Learn From…’ series, where we take well-known books and pull out the practical lessons that can make a real difference to your working life. These aren’t book reviews – they’re about finding ideas you can actually use. [Read more…]
The Side Hustle Question: Is it Worth it? With the cost of living still putting pressure on household budgets, it’s no surprise that more people are looking for ways to bring in extra income. Research from Henley Business School found that around 40% of UK workers now run some form of independent business alongside their [Read more…]
There’s something about the end of winter that makes you want to clear the decks and start fresh. And while most people associate spring cleaning with wardrobes and kitchen cupboards, the same principle works brilliantly for your career. This isn’t about dramatic overhauls or five-year plans. It’s about small, manageable actions that shake off the [Read more…]
How to Disagree at Work (Without Making Enemies) Nobody enjoys conflict. But there’s an important difference between conflict and disagreement – and learning to handle the second one well could be one of the most valuable skills you develop. Whether you’re in a team meeting, a project group, a study seminar, or a one-to-one with [Read more…]