Curated Video
Strategic Deception: The Untold Story of Napoleon's Waterloo Campaign
This video provides a detailed account of Napoleon's strategic planning and the events leading up to the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. It explores Napoleon's attempts to rally the French nation by seizing Brussels, the role of spies...
Wonderscape
Giraffe Rescue and Conservation Efforts
This video highlights remarkable giraffe conservation efforts, focusing on a daring rescue operation in Kenya and the relocation of endangered giraffes in Uganda. It details the innovative techniques used to transport giraffes over water...
Curated Video
The Disney Creativity Strategy: The NLP Way to Test Ideas
In the previous video, I described how NLP modeling works. Perhaps the most famous example is the Disney Creativity Strategy. It was modeled on Walt Disney’s approach to creative planning or problem-solving.
Curated Video
Planning, Preparation, and Follow-up: Effective Working for Better Productivity
Jump straight to task, and move on when it is done. 'Don't waste time planning!' This may sound like a prescription for efficiency. But it's certainly not a route to effective working. And being productive at the price of doing the wrong...
Curated Video
Never Split the Difference - Masters of Negotiation series
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz is the most recent book in our Masters of Negotiation series. But it immediately grabbed my attention. It's easy to read and full of absolute gold. Chris Voss is a former FBI hostage...
Curated Video
Teamwork: Essentials of Working as a Team
You want to encourage good teamwork. You know how valuable it can be. But what are the essential disciplines a team leader needs, to get the best team working from your team?
Curated Video
Teamwork: Leading Effective Team Reviews
You will, of course, be holding one-to-one performance reviews regularly. But, if you want good teamwork, you also need regular team reviews. This is where you get your team together to assess how your team working is going and what...
Curated Video
Team Leadership: What is John Adair's Action Centered Leadership?
John Adair's Action Centered Leadership model (sometimes known as the three circles model) is one of the best models for Team Leadership. Every manager should know it.
Curated Video
How to Receive Feedback
If someone offers you feedback, treat it as a valuable gift. We often find it hard to receive feedback - whether it's positive or critical. Let's see how to receive feedback effectively.
Curated Video
Wellbeing: What to do to Increase Your Productivity
You cannot work effectively and be highly productive if you are not well. So your wellbeing is vital to your personal productivity. In this video, we will look at the four essential components of your wellbeing and how they aid you in...
Curated Video
Milestones and Deadlines for Self-Motivation and Greater Productivity
How do you motivate yourself to be productive and get things done? Milestones and deadlines are great motivators. And they work in slightly different ways. So, to understand self-motivation with milestones and deadlines, take a look at...
Curated Video
Three Types of Procrastination... and Why 2 are Good
Everyone knows what procrastination is: It’s when we put off things that seem difficult or unpleasant. But there's more to procrastination than that. And not all forms of procrastination are bad.
Curated Video
What is Empathic Negotiation? - Negotiation Tools
Empathic negotiation allows you to get an understanding of how the other party is feeling. This will help you build rapport and improve your ability to negotiate effectively. Almost magically, your empathy lets you create trust and...
Curated Video
What is Brand Management? The Role of a Brand Manager.
Brand management is the creation and execution of plans to strengthen consumers’ brand perception of a brand.
Curated Video
What is a Brand Marketing Plan? And How to Create a Brand Marketing Plan.
A brand marketing plan is a plan for all the goals, activities, costs, and controls to promote a brand. So, how do we build one?
Curated Video
How to Plan Your Feedback: 10 Question Process
If you want your feedback to go well, then plan it. Here are ten questions to plan your feedback.
Curated Video
How to Give Formal Performance Feedback: 8-step Feedback Process
Everything works better when you have a process to follow. This 8-step feedback process for giving formal performance feedback will give you confidence
Curated Video
Receiving Feedback: Acting on Feedback - 8 Steps
To be effective in making change, we must take responsibility for acting on the feedback we receive
Curated Video
Chairing Meetings - Planning Your Meeting
The first step in chairing a meeting is planning your meeting. You need to determine what your meeting will be about, what you want to achieve and how you'll achieve it, and the logistics. So, before you start planning your next meeting,...
Curated Video
Use your Energy Cycles for More Effective Working and Greater Productivity
We all have times when our energy levels are high. And others when we are feeling dull and slow. These are your energy cycles. And knowing what your energy cycle is can help you to plan and use your time most effectively.
Curated Video
Time Management with OATS: What is the OATS Principle?
There is no single time management system that works for everyone. And some people find systems just don't work for them at all. But apply this basic principle - the OATS Principle - and you will start to have control over how you use...
Curated Video
Salt and Pepper Eggplant: A Modern Twist on a Traditional Chinese Dish
In this video, a Chinese chef introduces a modern twist on a traditional Chinese dish - salt and pepper eggplant. The chef shares the process of preparing the dish, from slicing and frying the vegetables to creating a crispy batter. This...
MarketWatch
Are you in your 30s? It's time to take a look at your retirement plan
If you're in your 30s, you're likely facing a lot of big financial milestones and changes like buying a home, starting a family, maybe even lingering student loans. It's also a great time to reevaluate your retirement savings plan and...
Curated Video
Inside the Airbus A380: A Glimpse into the Future of Air Travel
Explore the future of air travel with the Airbus A380 model cabin, featuring luxury seating pods, intimate dining areas, and comfy beds for a relaxing journey. With its innovative design, including straight side walls and wider seats,...