Category: Paul’s Monday Tips

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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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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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A trick with your eyes you can use to relax – instantly

Here is a very quick way to relax. It only takes a few moments to change your state using your peripheral vision. Let me explain.
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Using magnets on your team

Do you remember playing around with magnets and iron filings? People in an organisation are like that - lining up and following invisible cultural forces. ...
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Dealing with cultural permafrost

Permafrost is ground that is frozen. The top thin layer will thaw during the summer and flowers will bloom, but the underlying permafrost stays the ...
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They are such an idiot!

We are often incensed by how stupid, ignorant or (insert your own adjective here) other people can be. But are they really?
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