Analogies with war are common places in business According to Geoffrey James’ research on extraordinary bosses, whether leaders consider the world of business as a battlefield or as an ecosystem makes a fundamental difference.  Average bosses invest energy in creating troops, securing allies, expanding their territories and defeating enemies. To put it short – they
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Like so many other Parisians and large cities inhabitants, I’ve grown a bit spoiled about arts. So many wonderful exhibits, special events, new creations or fantastic celebrations of old masters… It really takes a lot nowadays to trigger my curiosity and drive me to go and discover some new art work.   Take a photographer,
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Constant rejection is no good friend of trust! Would you trust someone at work if they consistently push back when you ask them something ? Whether it’s about some information, some quick help, scheduling a meeting… if « no » is a recurrent answer, most of us start to develop mistrust, even though this person’s reaction might be
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You wouldn’t trust someone whom you feel doesn’t really listen to you when you explain something, would you ? Pick someone at work with whom you’d like to reinforce trust. In the coming days, make it a point to practice listening to that person, more effectively and more carefully than usual.    

Clarity breeds trust. Therefore, today, make sure you express clearly what you expect – first clarify it for yourself, and then express it in simple and precise words to your interlocutor. Check their understanding by asking them to reformulate. Thank them!