Hello everyone, this is Cody Nickol. I am an organizational psychologist, consultant, and coach, and also the author of the blog “Work Grow Thrive”. The purpose of all my content is to provide you with up-to-date personal development insights that will help you reach your potential at work. Today, we will talk about why your planning sometimes just doesn’t work out. Have you ever planned something and realized…
How to be More Likeable at Work for Greater Success
February 18, 2023There are lots of benefits to being likeable. These include better relationships, more social support and increased chances of success. However, my goal in writing about this topic is not to encourage you to put on a show or be false. In fact, people tend to respect others more when they’re genuine. There are many ways to approach the topic of how to be more likeable at work.…
How to Give and Receive Feedback at Work like a Pro
January 23, 2023How to Give Feedback at Work In this article I cover some fundamentals of how to give and receive feedback at work so that you can develop personally and professionally. Let’s start with giving feedback. With these four steps you’ll be able to give great feedback that others are more likely to respond to. 1. Be straightforward The goal of giving feedback is mainly twofold: either to improve…
23 Tips for More Efficiency and Productivity in the Workplace
July 14, 2022In this article we talk about how to increase your efficiency and productivity in the workplace. To make sure we’re on the same page, it’s important to briefly consider the difference between effectiveness, efficiency and productivity. Doing things effectively means that you can successfully produce an intended result. Carrying out things efficiently goes a step further. Being efficient means you produce the best result with minimum wasted effort or expense.…
Strategies to Achieve Goals That You Care About: Two Great Exercises
July 2, 2022One of the main things that motivates our behaviors is our desire to grow, develop and reach our potential. This is why we set goals and strive to attain them. In this short post, I present two psychological strategies that can support you in reaching your goals. Practicing visualization and using positive affirmations are two effective strategies to achieve goals that are important to you. Visualization – Strategies…
How do you push through your comfort zone to develop personally and professionally? This is a crucial question, because there is no growth in the comfort zone. We like to feel safe, at ease and in control. But when we operate within self-imposed limitations, we fall short of reaching our human potential. We fail to learn new skills, grow and innovate. Growth and development take place when we…
Reducing Complexity: Make Your Life Easier and More Productive
February 17, 2022Life’s complicated. We have many responsibilities with competing demands. And we try to get a lot of things done with finite energy. On top of this, occasional setbacks make things even more challenging. So, with the hustle and bustle of daily life, how is it possible to stay productive without suffering burnout? In this post it’s all about reducing complexity. There are many good productivity tips out there.…
You never really know to 100% what you would do in a particular situation until it happens. For example, you aspire to become team lead, but due to restructuring in your organization this is no longer an option. How would you respond? In this post I cover 9 ways to overcome an obstacle when it arises. 1.) Realize We Ourselves are Our Biggest Obstacle What do I mean…
Great Tips to Manage Your Energy and Stay Extremely Productive
December 18, 2021In this post I’ll show you how to manage your energy to stay extremely productive! With a full-time job, young family and side hustle, I feel tired a lot. So, I’m learning to manage my energy. This is very important because staying energized and focused is crucial for reaching your goals. It at least makes the process more enjoyable. Pay Attention to Your Body We are not robots…
How do I Best Arrange My Schedule for Goal Achievement?
December 7, 2021When talking about reaching your goals, a great question is, “How do I best arrange my schedule to support goal achievement?” Strategically planning your daily activities is crucial for reaching your goals. However, before getting into how to structure your day, let’s first look at an effective way to frame the goals themselves. This will help you to get the most out of your efforts. Work smart and work…