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Nobody Should Be Bullied At Work: Part 3
This is Part 3 of my 3-part series about being bullied at work. In it I continue to explore how employees, leaders and organizations can approach important elements; specifically how to approach performance management.
Nobody Should Be Bullied At Work: Part 2
This is Part 2 of my 3-part series about bullying at work where I explore how employees, leaders and organizations can approach important elements. Hint: Education for everyone is the best first line of defence and it will support all other important initiatives you should take.
Nobody Should Be Bullied At Work: Part 1
This is Part 1 of my 3-part series about bullying at work where I explore how employees, leaders and organizations can approach important elements.
Learn to write smarter and faster; Get more done while protecting your reputation.
We fail when the email we write donāt get read. But, failure isnāt an option when we are at work. And, because email is how we communicate 90% of the time, this article focuses on three of my favourite training tips that will help everyone write email that it cuts through our reader's email, priorities and ever-increasing distractions.
Turn Conflict And Difficult Conversations Into Positive Experiences
We often think of conflict and difficult conversations as bad; something to avoid. But should we? What if we started thinking of conflict and difficult conversations as being something good that have the potential to challenge us to become better individuals?
What Should We Do When We Feel A Lack Of Respect For Someone?Ā
Respect is a simple and yet complex thing. It never happens when there is an environment of secrecy and where people canāt speak freely. As respect begins to grow it is like a seed planted, it will require care and attention and it will grow - seemingly slowly at first but before you know it, you will have a healthy, wonderful space filled with respectā¦ and trust.
Creating a Multi-Generational Workplace Culture
With four different generations all working together it's import that as leaders, we strategically think of the corporate culture we want and how we can go about creating a multi-generational workplace culture. Here I describe four important ways to do create a thriving workplace for all generations and how to support generations in the workplace training.
What is Respect At Work?
Companies that have a respectful workplace almost always are more successful, more creative and more resilient in large part because are satisfied with their work, their contribution and are proud of the company.
How I Help Leaders Explore How Leadership Has Changed
There have been important changes in how to approach leadership especially in the three important areas of; coaching your team, motivation versus inspiration, and how to create a diverse and thriving corporate culture. I help clients explore their experiences and ask important questions of themselvesĀ by creating a safe space where learning is important.
How Your Virtual Body Language Impacts Your Personal And Professional Brand
The evolution of the phrase ādigital body languageā now also refers to the often-unintentional tone our readers āreadā from every email or instant message (IM) we write. This is what many people call our virtual communication, and therefore, our āvirtual body languageā.
How To Keep Your Team Inspired And Proud Of Their Contribution
Leaders have to make sure that whether people are working in an office or at home that they are recognized for the contribution they are providing, especially if working from home is not their choice. To keep your team inspired and proud of their contribution, leaders have to always balance the corporate needs with their employees personal and professional needs.
What Are Soft Skills?
Soft skills are some of the most important skills we can have. More and more of the top companies are recognizing that by exploring the power of soft skills is where / how a company really can thrive and demonstrate their corporate values.
What To Expect When Using An Executive Coach
Working with the right coach can help you solve your most pressing leadership challenges. There are many aspects to consider when looking for an executive coach.
Why And How Employee Engagement Is Important To Success
You and I are naturally exposed to new ideas and perspectives as we meet new people and build new āweak tiesā. This helps us challege our preconceptions and foster innovation and its diffusion. In essence, these weak ties are safe places where we can first learn about and explore new ideas without risking our social status within our more important relationships.
How Autonomy Leads To Motivated Employees
Working from home is quickly becoming part of our work-life-balance. There is no one-size-fits all with motivating employees but lets take a closer look at how autonomy encourages a culture of motivated employees.
How To Work From Home With A House Full Of People
Working from home with a house full of people is different. So, if you are experiencing chaos and feeling the stress, know you are not aloneā¦ and know we will all get through this. As someone who helps organizations get through this, lets talk about how we can all get through this successfully and help our team in the process.
How To Work From Home When You Are New To Working From HomeĀ
I have a few quick tips on how to help you set up a home office, so you can be productive, stay healthy and protect your professional reputation as you work from home.
Send Professional Business Email: Make The Perfect Impression
Here are 8 email etiquette tips that focus on your main message to help you send professional business email that make the perfect impression that you are proud of. I was inspired to write about some of the great questions I get asked I get asked when I teach email writing training workshops.
Leading Change Through Uncertainty
As a leader who is dealing with the challenges the COVID-19 Pandemic is creating, it is more critical than ever you hold your team together and guide them ā and your business to success. I am happy to share a few recommendations leaders like you can use when leading change through uncertainty.
5 Stages of Team Development
There are 5 stages of team development every team passes through on its way to becoming a cohesive, inspired high-performing team. Highly productive teams form over time ā they donāt start out that way. But, with a little attention leaders can make sure their teams pass through these 5 stages of team development with grace.