Do You Want to Be Feared or Respected as a Leader
Although communication is always a two-way street, whether people will respect you and be inspired to follow your lead or feel afraid and unsafe to speak up is influenced by how psychologically safe of a working environment you create with your team. Research by both Google and Amy Edmonston, Novartis
9 Tips: How to Deal With Confrontation in the Workplace
Confrontation in the workplace can be incredibly stressful to deal with. This may be particularly true if you’re a manager who highly values team collaboration and harmony. At the heart of it, conflict is a state where people are simply not in harmony with one another. Which may not sit
Navigating Competing Interests as a Middle Manager
Middle management is a bit of a juggling act. It’s a messy world where you’re constantly needing to navigate competing needs and priorities. All while maintaining strong relationships with people at all levels of your organization. Senior leadership comes to you with new project initiatives and changes you need to
3 Tips: Managing Emotions In the Workplace
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where something has happened at work that leaves you feeling absolutely enraged? You might not share that rage with those around you. But deep down inside, you’re boiling. We hear lots of talk about how important it is to control our emotions.
Why Teaching Your Employees To Say No Is The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Business
The idea of teaching your employees to say no may seem counterintuitive. I mean, you’ve hired them because you want and need them to do certain things to help your business run successfully. So how is it possible to keep your business running smoothly with people refusing to do certain
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