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Do you feel important?

"It's so simple, yet makes such a difference. Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, 'Make me feel important.'" – Mary Kay Ash It's a fine idea, but how do ...
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You probably already know this

Changing who you are will change – when you change what you think. Changing what you think... Can you do that?
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TJ interviews: L&D strategist, author and speaker Paul Matthews

Today is the 25th anniversary of People Alchemy: Jo interviews founder and CEO Paul Matthews
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My 25 Years in Learning & Development

This week is the 25th anniversary of me leaving corporate land, starting People Alchemy and setting out on my own in the world of L&D...
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Make a change… any change

Do you want different things to turn up in your life, in your work? Change you habitually do and notice what happens...
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But that’s obvious!

One of the biggest mistakes in our communication is thinking that since it's obvious to me, it should be obvious to everyone...
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LNTV: Dr Nigel Paine and Paul Matthews on behaviour change

Learning Now TV April 2024: Dr Nigel Paine and Paul Matthews talk about permanent behaviour change.
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How to do more in less time

Personal productivity is more about rhythm than perpetual motion. Working out when you are at your best is important.
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