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Curiosity never killed the cat - it helped it thrive for the unknown future
It might be early February, but I've only just got round to confirming my theme for this year. And it's - curiosity. Think of it like...

Hilary Bryan
Feb 9, 2023


Let's talk about summer dress code
Walking into work this morning, I had a specific mission: observe what people were wearing. 🔎 In my very unscientific, anecdotal study...
Kristen Gyorgak
Feb 2, 2023


New year, same needs
James and I did our 5th annual trip up to Northland for summer break. This year we went to Baylys Beach and brought in the New Year with...
Kristen Gyorgak
Jan 16, 2023


Let go of perfection
How's that for an end-of-year resolution: let go of perfection. At the beginning of this year I did a Tea & Toast talk on how to start...
Dinah Vincent
Dec 1, 2022


Your horns and halos bias at work
This is part of our series on biases in the workplace. A full list of bias blog posts can be found here I've said it before and I'll say...
Kristen Gyorgak
Dec 1, 2022


Five 'go to' questions to ask your people at your next catch up
These five questions are great favourites and well worth asking. I've added some follow ups. Here goes: 1. How would you like to grow...

Hilary Bryan
Nov 2, 2022


Everyday Halloween at work?
🎃👻🧟♀️🧟♂️🐈⬛🍬🍫 It's Halloween! Not a massive holiday in NZ - but massive for kids, uni students and adults alike in America. I...
Kristen Gyorgak
Oct 31, 2022


How to use (and not use) self-assessments
Any of these look familiar? If you're reading this, chances are at some point you've completed a self-assessment at work. There are a...
Kristen Gyorgak
Oct 26, 2022


Is ageism the dumbest bias of all?
This is part of our series on biases in the workplace. A full list of bias blog posts can be found here This week, I'm leading our...
Kristen Gyorgak
Sep 28, 2022


Don't underestimate your strengths
I've facilitated numerous strengths workshops over the years, but one key strengths idea struck me at the last one. I told a story about...

Hilary Bryan
Sep 27, 2022


How are you spending your time?
Time was a connecting theme between two books I've read recently: one focused on simplicity; one on remote workplace culture. Both...
Dinah Vincent
Sep 15, 2022


Breaking the ice: Online and in person
Remember the olden days? When meetings and professional development were in person, and you broke the ice by introducing the person next...
Dinah Vincent
Sep 1, 2022


The loud noise behind 'quiet quitting'
I heard the phrase 'quiet quitting' for the first time this week. Like many new trends, the phrase went viral after being shared on...
Kristen Gyorgak
Aug 31, 2022


Biases are shortcuts to solve four brain problems
This is part of our series on biases in the workplace. A full list of bias blogs can be found here: If you're biased and you know it...
Kristen Gyorgak
Aug 1, 2022


The humour effect: Be funny or else
This is part of our series on biases in the workplace. A full list of bias blog posts can be found here: If you're biased and you know...
Kristen Gyorgak
Jul 13, 2022
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