Project Managers rarely have authority over the people we need to manage. So, our challenge is leading without authority.



A manager typically has authority over the people they manage. But project managers rarely do....

Group Think is nasty. It leads to poor decisions... sometimes dangerous ones. So Project Managers need to know what it is, how it happens, and how to prevent it.



Group Think was first...

Hagakure, the Book of the Samurai, was written in the 18th Century. It draws from the words of the Samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. Those words have a lot that a modern Project Manager can learn from.



The...

Interviews can be nerve-racking regardless of how and where they are held. Though we are all getting accustomed to virtual interviews, in-person interviews are still prevalent. This Get Hired video offers advice from alumni that will...

In this video, Moritz the mouse teaches the importance of order and organization in various aspects of life. From having a balanced diet to keeping a tidy room, Moritz emphasizes how being organized can lead to success and...

In this video, Raz the Falcon shares the story of Nabila, a girl in Afghanistan who overcomes obstacles to pursue excellence in swimming. With the support of Raz, Nabila makes the effort to travel to the only swimming pool in her city...

In this video, Rolla the Rooster and his friend Amina teach us about the power of optimism. Amina dreams of opening a restaurant but faces financial challenges. With Rolla's encouragement and their optimistic mindset, they organize a...

In this video, Amadeus the Armadillo teaches children about the importance of calmness and how it can help them overcome challenges. Through a story about a student struggling with exams, Amadeus explains the benefits of staying focused,...

In this video, Gina the gorilla teaches children about the importance of compassion. She shares examples of how gorillas show compassion in their own lives and encourages children to be compassionate towards others who are ill or in...

In this video, Jade welcomes back Helen the Hippo, a strong advocate for honesty. Helen shares a story about a young girl named Ciara who is faced with the temptation to cheat on a test. Through their conversation, Helen teaches Ciara...

In this video, Salvatore the salmon, a member of the Salman Adai family from Canada, shares his insights on endurance. Through his own experiences of swimming against the current and overcoming obstacles, Salvatore emphasizes the...

In this video, Jade the Giraffe and her co-host Kiwi discuss the concept of empathy with their guest, Hugo the whale. They explore how empathy is important in understanding and connecting with others, including animals. Through a story...

In this video, Jacinta the jellyfish shares her wisdom on resilience and how her species has survived for 700 million years. Through a heartwarming story about a girl named Chloe, Jacinta teaches the importance of accepting challenges,...

In this video, Saira the Spider shares her wisdom on the importance of effort and determination in achieving our goals. Through her own experiences and the story of her friend Asraf, Saira teaches the audience the value of hard work,...

In this video, Booza the butterfly joins the hosts of a show called "Human Nature" to discuss the topic of acceptance. Through Booza's story and experiences, the audience learns about the importance of accepting oneself and others,...

In this video, Takashi the Tigris teaches us about the importance of tenacity in achieving our goals. Through a heartwarming story about a young girl named Nasima who overcomes obstacles to pursue her dream of becoming a dancer, Takashi...

In this video, Moritz the mouse joins the host of the show "Human Nature" to talk about the importance of order and dispel myths about mice. Moritz shares his own experiences of being organized and explains how order extends beyond just...

In this video, Pascal the porcupine joins the host, Jade, to discuss the importance of trustworthiness. Pascal explains how porcupines are trustworthy creatures due to their defensive mechanisms and their reluctance to attack without...

In this video transcript, Gina the gorilla discusses the concept of compassion and shares a heartwarming story about a boy named Oddsay who helped a lost girl in the jungle. Through their conversation, viewers learn about the different...

In this video, King Leo the Lion joins the show to talk about courage. He explains that courage is not the absence of fear, but rather facing fear with confidence. Leo shares a story about a boy named Akilana who needed to cross a river...

This video is a reunion of the successful German national team that won the World Cup in 1974, as well as a look at their journey in the 2006 World Cup. It highlights the team's past achievements, their tactical know-how, and their...

This video discusses the career of Brazilian footballer Rivaldo, focusing on his time at FC Barcelona and AC Milan. It explores his impact on the clubs, his individual achievements, and his struggles to maintain his form. The transcript...

In this video, I'm focusing on Project Planning, and asking what is the key deliverable in your project plan?



It started with a question I
was asked:
What is the main deliverable if you are asked to create
a...

Before you aim for promotion, focus on not getting fired.



Here’s a question I was asked: why were y
ou fired?
If you haven't been what

is your secret?

I've never been fired...