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Taking the time to think about how you think sounds a luxury. According to neuroscience and brain stimulation studies, it is not - especially if you have big plans for yourself or your business.
Consciously or not, as creatures of habit, most of us stick to what we know. In some cases our survival might depend on it. In others, the thoughts and beliefs that steer us around hamster wheel patterns may not serve us as well as they might. So, if your thinking feels in a rut, it may be time to make the case for breaking patterns on purpose to find new ways…
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Even before you have had time to send back the hired mortar board and gown, your focus will have shifted to proving what makes you shine above your peers in the job market - aside from your qualifications.
Employers need to know why you may be a good fit for their particular company or organisation. Your focus has to be on reassuring them that they've found the right person – you!
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Creativity, or the act of finding fresh new ideas, is not the same as innovation, although the two words are often used interchangeably. It is understandable they might be, given that without creativity, innovation is unlikely.
While creative and open thinking seeds new ideas, innovation feeds and waters their growth to fruition.
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Starting your first job can feel daunting. Here are some tips to ensure you do more than survive those initial weeks.
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