Self Development
The discipline you gain from sports, volunteering, or community work may be your strongest asset at work. Consider the foundational skills you’ll learn about effective communication and collaboration, which strengthen you in so many ways! Why it’s incredibly important to carve out space to build habits that shape you as a person: 💡 New environments…
Stop expecting your brain to be an endless to-do list. If you have heaps of mental clutter, you might feel exhausted before your day even starts! Decision fatigue happens when you get overloaded with all the small decisions in a day. What to eat, what to wear, what emails need answering, what unfinished tasks need…
Trying to do everything yourself is a sure way to find yourself drained and burnt out. Effective leadership requires delegation, which can be a lot easier said than done. Let’s help you take things off your to do list and get comfortable outsourcing. Delegating empowers your team to develop their skills and have ownership over…
If you’re like many of us, burnout can find a way to creep in. It’s important to take a pause and rest. Rest isn’t slacking, it’s recharging. You’ve accomplished more than you might give yourself credit for! Take time to reflect and allow yourself to slow down. It’s normal to feel a mix of emotions…
As the saying goes, closed mouths don’t get fed! To excel in your career and grow as an individual, it’s time to get comfortable with speaking up for yourself and being your own biggest cheerleader. If you’re hesitant to speak up or present yourself, start with finding out why. Ask yourself: why am I unsure…
It’s easy to feel defensive or disregard something you don’t want to hear. You’re only human after all. On many occasions, I’ve taken feedback for improvement as a criticism; and yes it feels personal! However, playing back the conversation with a clearer mind has always resulted in learning something new or extremely valuable about who…
We know the importance of networking, yet many people shy away from it. If you find yourself debating whether you should attend that event or reach out to someone new, you’re not alone. There are valid reasons why people don’t network, but there are also powerful reasons why we should. Let’s unpack why it’s so…
Understanding what people look for in a leader can be helpful on the journey of continuous improvement, and creating stronger teams. Let’s dive into some important qualities of great leaders. Here at Giraffe, our mission is to help ensure that leaders are well-equipped and prepared. Click here to learn how the Giraffe app can help…
Joining a new team can be both refreshing and daunting! This is a new beginning with so much potential to make an impact and grow in your career. However, you can also feel pressure when meeting new people and adapting to new environments. This is especially true in remote teams. Today we’ll dive into some…
In the world of corporate level disagreements there are competing aspects that contribute to collaborative and successful work environments. Not always immediately identifiable, Emotional Intelligence is one of the many tools that managers and employees use to help facilitate a growth oriented culture. Identifying where you fall on the measurement scale of EQ matters in…