The Power Skills Project

Does the mood seem a bit low in the office? Are people struggling to hit targets? So much of performance is motivation, and any leader worth their salt must be able to pick people up and get the best out of them.

In this podcast, Adam and James discuss a variety of topics, including:

• How to treat failure
• Cultivating the right atmosphere
• Rewarding people appropriately
• Clear expectations
• Enabling growth and self-development

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References from the pod
Office Design & Interior Design - Flexiform : Flexiform
How Millennials Want to Work and Live (gallup.com)
Don't Punish Employee Failure. Reward It. - WSJ (Shannon Hadaray)

Andreas Loizou is a trainer and author who comes with a spectacular bio. A Leader in Residence at the University of Leeds, he's a published author and Business Writing guru. A qualified accountant, he won the Best Speaker at the internationally-renowned Financial Times Intro to the City Programme for six years running, has worked with Pearson Education, BNP Paribas, and countless other large organizations, and we're delighted to welcome him to The Power Skills Project.

In this episode, Adam and Andreas talk about storytelling, and the impact it can have on so many of us and our career skills. If you're looking to improve your communication skills, this podcast is a must-listen.

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References

The Story is Everything: Mastering Creative Communication for Business: Amazon.co.uk, Andreas Loizou
Smack My Pitch Up!: Business Writing Success: Amazon.co.uk, Andreas Loizou
The Devil's Deal: An Insider's Tale of How Money is Made (Financial Times Series), Andreas Loizou

Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind your peers? Do you wonder why everybody seems calm while the world burns around you? That you just can’t do it, and you’re about to get found out?

Impostor syndrome is extremely common -  82% of people face feelings of it - but it can be hard to deal with if you don’t have the tools to do so. 

In this episode, Adam and James discuss:

• Famous, successful people who have experienced impostor syndrome
• The Dunning-Kruger effect
• Embracing impostorism
• Separating thoughts from facts and
• Supporting peers and reports managing impostor syndrome.

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References

President Obama's Message for America's Students - YouTube

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: An Overestimation of Capability (verywellmind.com)

Sheryl Sandberg’s Secret To Success & Breaking The Glass Ceiling - An Equal Partnership | The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)

How to overcome impostor phenomenon (apa.org)