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Author Archives: Stephen Cooper
What Employees Really Want
Job ads often miss the mark. Here’s what employees really want—from fair pay to genuine flexibility and respect.
Life Advice for Young Men: 20 Powerful Lessons for Personal Growth and Success
Struggling to find your path as a young man in today’s world? Discover 20 essential life lessons—from mental health and money mindfulness to defining your own success. Real advice, no fluff.
Is Social Media Still Social? A Wake-Up Call for the Scroll-Weary
Let’s just say it: there’s no such thing as good social media. Sure, it can be useful—especially if you’ve got loved ones scattered across the globe or maybe if you’re stuck in hospital or at home recovering. Platforms like Facebook let you share holiday pics, keep people updated on the kids progress at school. ButContinue reading “Is Social Media Still Social? A Wake-Up Call for the Scroll-Weary”
Should we be worried about men?
If you’re like me, you pay attention to what is happening in society, and more-so than ever these days, I focus on being present, observing what is happening around me. It seems that barely a day goes by without me hearing or seeing something that makes me feel really concerned for the male members ofContinue reading “Should we be worried about men?”
Embracing Balance: Lessons in Life
It’s funny how things work out. You have an idea in your head, you’ve ruminated on it for some time, and eventually you pull the pin and make it happen. Then, for various reasons, momentum is lost, leaving you wondering what to do next. I started Think Can Will as I wanted to share lessonsContinue reading “Embracing Balance: Lessons in Life”
The One Thing I Can’t Stand…
I remember being at primary school, about five or six years old, I saw a group of kids gathered around in a circle, lots of noise, so I went over to see what was going on. As you might expect, there was bit of a ‘scrap’ going on. Kid A picking on Kid B, andContinue reading “The One Thing I Can’t Stand…”
The Directionless Director
Work, for most of us, it’s a necessity that allows us to earn money to provide for ourselves and our loved ones. Working does of course have its challenges. Have you ever found yourself working somewhere where the senior management of the organisation seem vacant, almost invisible, and fail to provide any direction? If youContinue reading “The Directionless Director”
The impact of asking employees to do MORE with LESS
The new year is only just underway but, many people I’m speaking to have a similar story when it comes to work – “we’re being asked to do more, with less”. Maybe you’re fortunate and not in that situation, but the common theme in business discussions now is around organisations putting more demands on anContinue reading “The impact of asking employees to do MORE with LESS”
The ONE mistake leaders should never make
Let’s be honest, there are millions of articles, videos, tutorials, books, and other resources out there telling you how to be a better leader. Leadership for me is about doing what you can to take care of the people in your charge, and as much as you can learn tips and new ideas to try,Continue reading “The ONE mistake leaders should never make”