With organizations and individuals so fervently focused on the bottom line, it’s easy to ignore “softer” goals, such as listening well. All that touchy-feeling stuff is a waste of my time, you might say or think. On the contrary! A focus on listening can lead to more effective teamwork, higher productivity, fewer conflicts and errors, enhanced […]
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Many of us are asking ourselves the question: “What am I here to contribute?” But we can take that question still further: “What is the legacy I want to leave behind when I’m gone?” Leaving a legacy is not just a practice reserved for the wealthy. It’s a common human trait to want to leave
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Changing the way things are done can bring opportunities for great success. But reactions to change may be fearful and irrational, which can result in failures, a decrease in quality, and a loss of production. When it comes to work and business, it can be tempting to give in to those anxieties by doing what’s
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As the year speeds to its end, we begin to mentally prepare for next year. But don’t forget to take time to assess your personal and professional challenges and accomplishments THIS year. Find a quiet spot, grab a journal, and your favorite beverage, then spend some time reflecting on your year. Here are some questions
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November 14, 2023 Major disruptions are a “gotcha” we all experience at one time or another in our lives. We get fired, laid off, or passed over; a loved one dies, leaves, or gets into trouble; a project stalls or gets canceled. The list, unfortunately, is endless. For some, the impact of these hard times
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“There’s no ‘I’ in ‘team.’ There is a me, though, if you jumble it up.” Dr. Greg House, from TV’s House Employers and entrepreneurs often think they must “do it all themselves,” as reflected in the following statements: “No one can do this as well as I can.” “It’s easier to just do it myself
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Two bricklayers are working alongside one another at a building site. A man walks by and asks one of them what they’re doing. The first bricklayer replies, “I don’t know, and I don’t care. All I do is slap this crummy mortar on these crummy bricks and pile them up in a crummy line.” The
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You’re in the break room with a colleague, when he looks over and asks, “Do you always butter your bread that way?” Ha, ha, you laugh. But inside, your story is going like this: Who does he think he is, Mr. Manners? What’s wrong with the way I butter my bread? Jerk. He’s always so
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Have you ever just felt stuck in your life? As if you are going around and around in a circle and you can’t seem to break out? This could be because something in your life is holding you back from moving forward. 1. You’re Too Safe If you are constantly worried about the future, and
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What are your lifelong achievement goals? What did you dream of as a child? Has that changed? Aspirations are those dreams that we conjure up throughout our lives. As children, it may have been a career goal of becoming a fireman, a ballerina, or the President. Then, we age and gain new responsibilities. Our perspectives
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