November 5, 11:55 am
There’s an interesting piece this week at Workforce Management on men being sexually harassed, and how most companies turn a blind eye. It’s worth your time to register (for free) at the site and read the article.
In my work as a management coach I’ve dealt with a lot of private issues among managers […]
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October 6, 11:24 am
Thankfully, Harper Collins sent me an advance copy of David Rock’s new book, Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long.
I was already a fan of David Rock’s work, but as I read his latest work, I couldn’t help but think “He did it again.” […]
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September 1, 7:13 pm
Lately my wife and I have been teaching our 6-yr old daughter about the consequences of both wise and foolish choices. But longtime readers and clients know I’m not a fan of the word “consequences,” because it’s almost always used in a negative connotation. One of my preferred phrases is “ripple effects.”
So this […]
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August 31, 3:27 pm
Everyone who reads books probably has a list of of “must reads.” Some put certain books on a “re-read every year” list. Others have books that they highly recommend to everyone they know.
My question: What books are on such lists for you?
If you would take a moment and list such a book […]
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August 1, 8:08 am
One of my favorite quotes is attributed to Henry Ford, who said “If you believe that you can, or believe that you can’t, you’re right.”
Belief is powerful. People who look at a challenge and say “I can’t” have already determined their outcome without even an ounce of effort.
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July 9, 8:11 am
When supervisors and managers engage in team building, one way to help ensure success is to consistently repeat the focus, or objectives, of the team.
The reason? People go where they’re focused.
Whatever comes out of a team leader’s mouth is going to affect (and direct) the team. If a person focuses on negatives […]
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May 15, 5:35 am
By Dan Bobinski
CEO, The Center for Workplace Excellence
The economy is tight, and as a result, workplace tension is on the rise.
Increased employee stress is to be expected whenever uncertainty and belt-tightening occur. However, failing to deal appropriately with the strain can cause even larger ripple-effects that spiral into expensive and unintended consequences.
Knowing an underlying truth […]
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