Mellissa FerrierPersuasion: Are you warm and competent?Without thinking, we judge people on two dimensions: warmth and competence. For warmth, we check whether a person is trustworthy, warm…Sep 21, 2018Sep 21, 2018
Mellissa FerrierCan the difference in Achievement Motivation explain the gap?Over 70% of medium to large organizations are said to pay men a higher wage rate than women. Also known as the gender pay gap, men…Sep 8, 2018Sep 8, 2018
Mellissa FerrierAre learning styles just a myth?The biggest myth is the field of Learning & Development it that it is beneficial to teach to people’s preferred learning styles. For years…Sep 1, 2018Sep 1, 2018
Mellissa FerrierWhat type of leader are you?According to Princeton Professors, Kuenne and Danner, the personality of the founder shapes the success or failure of a new business. In…Aug 24, 2018Aug 24, 2018
Mellissa FerrierAre SMART goals dead?For years we have been told to set SMART goals. By ensuring our goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, & Time-bound…Aug 18, 2018Aug 18, 2018
Mellissa FerrierMindfulness at work — just another fad?Throughout our careers, we spend considerable time building our technical and professional skills to be able to do our jobs effectively…Aug 11, 2018Aug 11, 2018
Mellissa FerrierWhat truly makes people happy?Starting out in life, most of us chase happiness — a state of comfort and ease. We look for the perfect job, partner, car, house, friends…Aug 3, 2018Aug 3, 2018
Mellissa FerrierHow not to choke under pressureChoking, or performing in a decreased way, can happen to anyone, whether you’re giving an important presentation, meeting with potential…Jul 28, 2018Jul 28, 2018
Mellissa FerrierAre you in the wrong job?What did you dream of becoming when you were little? A famous cricketer? An astronaut? A pilot? I wanted to be a police officer. I’m sure…Jul 21, 2018Jul 21, 2018
Mellissa FerrierUnconventional career paths: Can you really change careers in your 40s?My wonderful sister has spent her entire life as a nurse, but recently she decided to give it up and pursue an entirely different career in…Jul 14, 2018Jul 14, 2018