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How Do I Motivate OTHER People?
This is the #1 question I am asked at any leadership training I do. Team leadership is not easy! In a recent conversation with a brand new safety officer I could hear his frustration. “I really want to work for … Continue reading
How Leaders Keep Calm in the Middle of Chaos
Mark launched, wide-eyed and breathing hard, into the HR and Finance office. “Did you hear?” he puffed in a forceful whisper. “Hear what?” replied the CFO, suddenly on her guard. What followed was a horror story that threatened to damaged … Continue reading
What’s Possible and What’s Probable?
Skiing through trees terrifies me! Every time I ski through “glades”, my brain launches an unconscious battle between what’s possible and what’s probable. What’s possible? Maybe, just maybe, I will finally know the exhilaration people say they feel from glade … Continue reading
Productivity on December 23rd?
Today (December 23rd) has been sited as the least productive day of the year. There’s the office celebrations and vendors dropping in with sugary offerings. More than that, our focus shifts to what is most important to us – making … Continue reading
Productivity Vampires? Gamify Your Workday and Win!
Some days, work can feel as though you’ve sold your soul for food. Had those days? Lately? … This morning? You can view work as a necessary evil, or as a means to accomplish your quest – your personal goals. … Continue reading
Narcissism in the Workplace (Part 3) – What You CAN Do When You Need to Work With a Narcissist
“Don’t find fault; find a remedy.” ~ Henry Ford You’ve just read the article on “How to Spot a Narcissist”. Shock hits… “Hey, I know that guy!” Before you run for the nearest exit, here’s a sad fact – every … Continue reading
Narcissism in the Workplace (Part 2) – What to Avoid When Dealing With a Narcissist
Last week we looked at “How to Spot a Narcissist” . Click that link for the 9 Narcissistic Traits, as well as the difference between a self-promoter and someone you truly need to steer clear of. This week we’ll look … Continue reading
Narcissism in the Workplace (Part 1) – How to spot a narcissist
“I don’t care what you think unless it is about me.” ~ Kurt Cobain Do you know how to navigate around the landmines of other people’s personalities in your workplace … and your life? Have you come across one “landmine” … Continue reading
June is a Crazy Month! Overcoming the overwhelm.
It’s the end of the second quarter … Did your stress level just jump 5 notches? You are not alone! My email inbox is crammed with frantic people trying to get their message out before I escape for the Summer! … Continue reading
When the workplace goes very, very wrong
With recent workplace murders hitting far too close to home, is WCB’s Bill 14 too late? Has the damage from years of neglect of employee care and management leadership training, left us all exposed and vulnerable? What happens when our … Continue reading