Cultural differences

Book review: Shift: How to manage your emotions so they don’t manage you by Ethan Kross

I’ve been asked several times recently to write and advise on emotional intelligence. Particularly with regards to how people can improve their management of emotions (emotional regulation). Most therapy clients want help in mastering their emotional life too. This 200 page, 2025 book by an American professor (who leads an Read More

2026-06-19T08:59:56+01:00June 19, 2026|Kim's Blog, Management Skills|

Book Review: The Culture Map by Erin Meyer – Decoding how people think, lead and get things done across cultures (Diversity and cross-cultural intelligence)

There are some excellent models and resources about cross-cultural intelligence. (I particularly like the Hofstede Country comparison tool). But this book – recommended to me by one of my clients – was a revelation and is my favourite resource so far. I recommend it to leaders, human resource professionals or Read More

Confidence – How to get a word in when people keep talking (meeting skills)

This article was prompted by a recent MBL workshop  on “Boosting your confidence at work” with over 20 delegates from law practices, financial services as well as accountancy, surveying and consultancy firms. During our discussion on presence and visibility in the workplace, a delegate asked what they could do when Read More

2024-07-17T11:57:47+01:00July 17, 2024|Kim's Blog, Management Skills, Relationship Management|

Book review: You’re not listening – What you’re missing and why it matters by Kate Murphy

Active listening is a core communication skill that is fundamental for creating and developing relationships. Yet listening doesn’t receive nearly as much attention as other communication skills such as speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating. Effective listening is critical for so many activities such as learning, leading, client service, consulting, coaching, Read More

2024-06-07T08:15:32+01:00June 7, 2024|Kim's Blog, Management Skills, Relationship Management, Selling|
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