Refinement Society

"Life is fragile. We're not guaranteed a tomorrow so give it everything you've got." -Tim Cook, CEO of Apple At times of the current global economic challenges, it is more urgent and crucial than ever before, that company leaders leverage their Corporate Image and Branding as a distinctive competitive edge. It is time for a change. CEOs and leaders need a new attitude and mindset to meet the new normal employees and consumers. A chief executive officer's (CEO)'s behaviour and reputation can make or break the Company's brand's image. According to a survey conducted by the global Strategic Reputation agency, Weber and Shandwick, a chief executive officer's (CEO) reputation is a fundamental driver of corporate reputation. On what key qualities or attributes would drive a strong CEO reputation, the survey found that highly respected and esteemed CEOs, relative to those lesser respected, ha

Every good conversation starts with good listening I believe crucial conversations shape and change the world. Meaningful and deep conversations can transform and change lives. Board meetings can be filled with conversations that change the world. It's the most basic way in which people relate and communicate with each other. Governance is only as good as its governors. You do govern by having conversations with each other. But how are you in the conversations? Is your voice generating a vibe that is creating value for your organization? How are you in the conversations? Is your voice generating a vibe that is creating VALUE for your organization? Getting to know someone can be an intimidating process. So how do we go about doing it right? Your body language, responses, your choice of words, tone, and questions in the initial stage of a conversation will form an impression that could be either positive or negative lasting impression. Your skills in getting to know people succes

  "Self Care is the main essential to manifesting anything in your LIFE..." Everything has changed. Now, things were normally taken for granted- an evening with friends, the daily commute, a plane flight home -are no longer the same. There is uncertainty about tomorrow; about the health and safety of families, friends, and loved ones; and about our ability to live the lives we love.  I think every one of us will forever remember this last quarter of 2020 as being a dark one, marked by mandatory isolation and brand new norms in the way we live, work, and play. Many had to deal with zoom frustrations and cabin fever, and the mandatory confinement made it very clear just how much we had taken things for granted until such a life catastrophe happened. We suddenly realized that we depended on being together. In view of major businesses and brands having been forced to close their transaction for more than three months, we wish to pay special homage to the Heal

You are wearing your thoughts like you wear clothes. Your thinking shows up on your face and in the way you act, in your body movement (or body language), gestures, facial expressions, and in your energy. You are projecting joy, success, confidence, and calmness or you are projecting low-esteem, low energy, failure, mental stress, poverty, and grumpy. People can see it and they can feel it in a heartbeat. They might react or they might respond, consciously and unconsciously, to the thoughts you project.  Your thinking shows up on your face and in your body language and in your energy. Image Credit: Refinement Society When you're worried, panic, and thinking negatively or positively, everybody knows it. Understanding how you look and minding your mindfulness is an essential skill in coping to manage your mental health. This is a NEW NORMAL BEST PRACTICE for staying calm, productive, WORKING FROM HOME (WFH), and CHANGES in both your PERSONAL, FAMILY, PRO