Conflict happens. People see things differently. It is a given in life that there can and will be conflict. The key is not to stick our heads in the sand … Continue reading The Cost of Avoiding Conflict and What to do about It.
We’ve all seen it. Perhaps we’ve even done it. It hurts. It hurts the busybody. It hurts the department. It hurts the organization.The destructive effects of gossip and grapevine rumors … Continue reading Tips on Dealing with Gossip, Rumors, and Workplace Toxicity
Here’s your Monday Motivator— Use a Stamp. Well, to use a stamp, it means that you need to send actual mail… right? When’s the last time you sent an actual … Continue reading Use a Stamp
BUT is a swear word. Well, almost… If you want to create a barrier in a conversation, just use the word “but.” Here is an 82 second podcast that could stop … Continue reading But, But, But, But, But… NO BUTS!
People love to hate going to meetings. Let’s flip this one around. Have you ever considered that meetings could be your biggest career opportunity? Listen to this 90 second podcast … Continue reading Make Meetings a Career Strategy!
Do you respond to others by saying “no problem?” If you do, it most likely IS a problem, or at minimum, NOT the best response. Listen to this podcast to … Continue reading No Problem? That’s a Problem
Playing “Gotcha” in the game of life just doesn’t work. Listen to this 83 second podcast to understand why, and to motivate you to NEVER do it again. perk4gotcha2-4
Want to influence others positively? Let your enthusiasm do the work… Here is an 84 second podcast that can show you how. perk3enthusiasmiscontagious2-3
We’ve all heard how energizing praise can be. Well, NOT SO FAST! Praise works when it is specific. Listen to this brief (less than 2 minutes) podcast for tips on how … Continue reading The Magic of Specific Praise
We are all eager. Eager to hear ourselves talk. So eager, that many times, we interrupt. We just can’t wait!This isn’t so good for relationship building, and business in general. … Continue reading STOP Interrupting!!! 82 Seconds That Can Change Your Career
Want the Secret to Deadline Excellence: Set Due-Times. Want to energize your department? Set due-times, rather than due-dates. We’ve all requested a task to be completed by a certain day, … Continue reading The Secret to Helping Others Meet Deadlines
