Most professionals have a hard time asking for help. They think asking for help reflects one or more of the following statements about themselves, their intellect, or their ability to carry out the job: “If I ask for help, I’m… Read more »
Coping with change can always be difficult, whether it’s in your personal life or in your professional life. And there are a variety of major changes which could occur in the workplace, even in largely stable offices. We are not… Read more »
Team building is a collective effort, where everyone works together for the greater good. Productivity increases, communication is improved, morale is raised, and the benefits can be quite far reaching. While this is a viewed as a group change, it… Read more »
Debriefs follow team building activities because that is where the learning and AHA’s kick in. It requires special facilitation skills and probing questions to coach and empower the participants. It is the reason we do the activities! The debrief has 3 important elements:… Read more »
Drop the ball. Pass the buck. Finger-pointing. Or my favorite, “Throw them under the bus.” All of this has to do with BLAME. But why does it happen among professionals in the workplace? What can corporations and organizations do to… Read more »
We have all encountered that one person in our workplace that we continuously avoid. They constantly are complaining about something and nothing is ever their fault. They walk around with a black cloud over their head and when you see… Read more »
It has been said the first step in a change process is awareness. When we become more aware of our own actions, thoughts, and words, as well as our co-workers, we can become a better team. We can stop judging… Read more »
A belief is a certainty that we create. It is something we believe is true. Beliefs incorporate our views about relationships, the work place, religion, family, money, failure, success, and life. We believe them until something else happens that challenges… Read more »
Let’s cut to the chase. If you answer any ONE of these questions below or ask any of these questions, you will grow and/or the recipient will grow. These are thought-provoking questions that will encourage and enhance personal and professional growth. They… Read more »
There are 3 sides to every argument: Your side. Their side. The truth. The #1 biggest cause of all upsets and arguments —– “the need to be right.” This is a killer. If we can get over that, if we… Read more »
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