Say “Hi!” to EMOTIONS
Ignoring Bad Feelings Magnifies Them When somebody gets upset and you can see that their emotions are bubbling near the surface, it’s important to acknowledge those emotions without putting them in...
View ArticleEmployment ENJOYMENT!
Employment Enjoyment: a Fundamental Right! Do you call your job boring and hope something fun will come find you? Or can you see the fun that’s disguised as work and share it with your colleagues?...
View ArticleBUILDING … OR DESTROYING … WORKPLACE T R U S T ! – Stand up for respect among...
Morale in your workplace is established or dismantled by activities and attitudes that either generate or undermine trust in relationships. Weak trust creates poor communication, blame, and slower...
View ArticleHOW TO LOOK & FEEL POSITIVE ! – A good attitude is your best resource for...
“Annoying worker with rotten attitude seeking overly-tolerant employer. Expert complainer; will argue about everything. Need full-time salary for part-time effort.” You’ve never read that on a resume,...
View ArticleSMART PLANNERS OBSERVE PATTERNS – Today’s actions predict tomorrow’s behavior
Patterns are an effective tool for workplace analysis. Find patterns by observing repeating events. See your playing field more clearly by tracking relevant events. Make notes so that you can look back...
View ArticleKEEP BUILDING YOUR RESUMÉ – New learning shows your desire to succeed
To continue your knowledge growth and prepare for opportunities, it’s wise to have a recent educational entry on your resumé. Your original degrees and professional certifications need to be updated...
View ArticleTO BE TRULY LAZY takes effort and creativity
Frustrated Supervisor asks What can I do with a just plain lazy employee? I’ve tried threats, sweet talk, and ‘making a game of it’ as one of those Motivate Your Employees books suggested. It’s...
View ArticleBOSS THINKS WORKSHOP IS A GOOD IDEA – but employee doesn’t like it
Service Provider asks: What can I say to convince my boss that a ‘Customer Service’ workshop is a waste of time? I provide excellent customer service – but he decided I need a workshop because of one...
View ArticleIF YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO HEAR NEGATIVITY – tell them positively!
Positivity Preferred asks: Every day at work is like a contest to see who can complain the most. I’ve been clear that I don’t want to be part of their Complaining Club, but it’s hopeless. Not an hour...
View ArticleWhich do you satisfy when two bosses want you right NOW?
PayCheck ChaCha ‘Only One of Me’ asks: Two of my bosses are in an ongoing power struggle. When one wants something “right now,” the other one is likely to come up with something else they want done...
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