'Shyness is the fear of social disapproval or humiliation, while introversion is a preference for environments that are not overstimulating. Shyness is inherently painful; introversion is not.' #introverts #MBTI #FridayFeeling

If a problem follows you from place to place or job to job, the issue might be with how you handle it. #Coaching examines your negative reactions to a particular trigger and removes them. #stress #personaldevelopment

It will always be harder to get something done efficiently if you don't have buy-in from the people involved. Noticing and addressing personal concerns and how others feel is a crucial part of building #engagement.

You will have greater success influencing others if you take the time to understand and appreciate their point of view (you don't have to agree with it).

#ThursdayThoughts - Interesting article - do you agree with this assessment of your #MBTI type? mf.tt/cClTAP

#FridayFeeling - People often mistake skill for natural talent and tell themselves they could never do X because they don't have the talent. But skill is attainable for anyone who practises, which means you can do almost anything you set your mind to.

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ― George Eliot

“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ― George Bernard Shaw

It takes a lot of self-awareness to know what will make you happy long-term. It can often be easier to say what you don't like about a situation. Question why that situation bothers you the way it does and you might start to find out what you need to be content. #MondayMotivation

Job satisfaction is a difficult thing to quantify as people look for different things in their work. The easiest way to find out is to ask! #employeeengagement

It's rare for work to be enjoyable every day, but as long as it satisfies you overall the bad days become less important.

Jacqy and Mandy ready to go at the #DNShowcase19!

Still looking fresh after a day of networking! #DNShowcase19

So much time and money can be saved by investing in relationships based on trust. Cultures of blame slow down progress and delivery by wasting time finding a scapegoat instead of finding a solution.

Managing others is a skill that can and should be taught where possible. Knowing how to engage and motivate your staff is an excellent path to success peoplemanagement.co.uk/news/articles/…

We are delighted to be nominated for two categories in the Rail Partnership Awards 2019 - Best Collaboration and Driving Efficiencies. Thanks to all our colleagues across Network Rail working together to deliver the successful High Output Track Renewals service.

#EmpathyDay - Empathy is understanding something as the other person experiences it. It doesn't require you to agree, condone, or condemn. It just requires you to understand.

#TransformationTuesday Investing in yourself pays dividends. After all, you are the lens through which you experience your entire life. At Learning Partners, we help you become the best version of yourself.

One of the challenges of running a smaller business, i.e. having to approach all aspects of business, even if it's not your forte, also provides one of the best opportunities for learning. #development