https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:37:53 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/navigating-the-social-awkwardness-of-reopening/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/navigating-the-social-awkwardness-of-reopening/#respond Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:55:44 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10182 "Use it or lose it" as they say, but does this also apply to social skills?  After 18 months of near isolation for many of us, do those initial conversations feel strange and even a bit surreal?  Even though coming together is a very good thing, it can lead to apprehension and uncertainty as to what to say and how to act.  Read on for some tips to get you through this reopening phase.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/navigating-the-social-awkwardness-of-reopening/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/these-powerful-communication-techniques-from-drama-schools-will-elevate-your-performance-at-work/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/these-powerful-communication-techniques-from-drama-schools-will-elevate-your-performance-at-work/#respond Thu, 03 Jan 2019 11:55:01 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8510 Read on for a look into an actor’s mindset, and to discover some surprisingly simple tools to power your performance, no matter what your day-to-day looks like. ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/these-powerful-communication-techniques-from-drama-schools-will-elevate-your-performance-at-work/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-signs-its-time-to-let-go-5-is-a-definite-deal-breaker/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-signs-its-time-to-let-go-5-is-a-definite-deal-breaker/#respond Wed, 28 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-signs-it%c2%92s-time-to-let-go-5-is-a-definite-deal-breaker/ This article pertains to any relationship - whether it be a romantic one, a friendship or even one with a family member. It is never easy to make the difficult decision to move on due to residual feelings and the emotional investment we've made. We live, we learn and we grow.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-signs-its-time-to-let-go-5-is-a-definite-deal-breaker/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/this-single-action-will-make-you-a-better-husband-wife-boss-or-employee-according-to-science/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/this-single-action-will-make-you-a-better-husband-wife-boss-or-employee-according-to-science/#respond Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/this-single-action-will-make-you-a-better-husband-wife-boss-or-employee-according-to-science/ All of us crave it. So why are we so bad at dishing it out?]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/this-single-action-will-make-you-a-better-husband-wife-boss-or-employee-according-to-science/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/why-your-success-depends-on-the-strength-of-your-relationships/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/why-your-success-depends-on-the-strength-of-your-relationships/#respond Wed, 23 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-your-success-depends-on-the-strength-of-your-relationships/ Recent studies have confirmed what many of us already realize. Relationships (both personal and business) are the very foundation of success and growth in our lives. Taking the time to invest in people is well worth the effort.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/why-your-success-depends-on-the-strength-of-your-relationships/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-ways-to-love-the-people-in-your-life/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-ways-to-love-the-people-in-your-life/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-ways-to-love-the-people-in-your-life/ It may be Valentine's Day but it's not just the romantic relationships that could use some extra attention. Read on for some ways to show you care to those other important people in your life.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-ways-to-love-the-people-in-your-life/feed/ 0