A useful summary of research into successful online conversations, especially in group situations comes from Charles Duhigg,in his recent book Supercommunicators. He identifies four golden rules: These rules apply both to the spoken word and to comments in chat. Chat comments, especially when brief, are more likely to be taken ill, as unfair criticism. Other (more…)
Whether it be a computer cable, a garden hose or a shoelace, we all have experienced how hard a is to untangle a tangle. Jiggle the wrong way, or too hard, or too soft and we make it worse. Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have been experimenting with a robot to find the...
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I’ve written a lot in recent years about the coach-AI partnership and how it might work. I’m pleased to be part of a new research project, which aims to collate perspectives from experienced coaches, who already integrate AI into their professional practice. There is also increasing discussion in popular literature comparing the relationships people build...
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Apart from a stack of new science fiction, which is my favoured diversion from reality, I’m working my way through three volumes that are opening my mind to new perspectives. The Digital and AI Coaches’ Handbook, to which I co-contributed a chapter captures a very wide spectrum of approaches to how new technology will continue (more…)
As business leaders enter their late 50s and 60s, it’s typical for them to think about what they do next. For a few, at very senior levels, there may be opportunities to become non-executive directors. Other may consider starting their own business, or, if they lack the inspiration or energy for that, to become consultants....
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One of the key aspects of a sense of work-life balance is feeling in control of your own time. Trouble is, for most of us, maintaining control over our time is increasingly difficult. I’m lucky to have a super-efficient PA, Amanda, who protects my diary. Yet even she can’t prevent the unexpected phone calls I...
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The more we understand and appreciate the value of multiple types of diversity within a team, the more important it becomes to both recognise and accommodate each of these, so that they can contribute to the team’s cohesion and creativity. A golden rule I have learned (the hard way) is that whenever someone frequently and (more…)
How the Way You ‘Show Up’ Shape Your Influence and Impact – article by Deiric McCann, Genos In today’s fast-paced business environment, where competition is fierce and attention spans are short, the way we present ourselves can significantly impact our professional relationships and outcomes. In Genos we teach a core principle: “The way you show...
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The Key to Intentional Influence and Impact – article by Deiric McCann, Genos Over the years we’ve spent on this planet, each of us has perfected a way of showing up in the world. We are a collection of behaviours that have become second nature. Most of the time, when we interact with others, we...
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One of the anchors of people’s sense of security is being able to trust their own eyes. That reassurance is fast fading as AI learns how to fake almost anything – even a conversation with what appears to be a close friend or family member. This worries just got worse with the publication of a...
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