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It’s time to address abrasive behavior: 5 Steps to motivate abrasive leaders to change
Are you on the verge of losing valued employees because of a top-performing leader’s abrasive behavior? If so, perhaps you’ve heard the following type of complaints from employees as they head for the door: TEAM MEMBER A tells you she’s leaving because of repeatedly being yelled at in front of co-workers. She says “When I…
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What is a Fixer? The Costs and Benefits of Taking Charge
Have you ever found yourself stepping into a situation at work or at home, and taking on the task of solving other people’s problems? Perhaps at the expense of your time, energy, and even money, you tend to step in to save the day? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the demands of constantly trying…
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How self-awareness optimizes your leadership and decreases your blind spots
When was the last time you welcomed difficult feedback from a colleague? Despite how uncomfortable it was to hear, were you actually grateful that someone on your team had the courage to speak honestly about the impact of your words, attitude, or behavior? That’s what happened to Ryan when one of the co-founders of the…
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Why self-control is the engine of your success
Do you have a goal you’ve been intending to reach, but for one reason or another, haven’t reached the finish line yet? Something you’ve been waiting to accomplish for a long time and have been putting off? If so, you may find the If-Then Plan beneficial. Developed by Psychologist Peter Gollwitzer, the If-Then plan not…
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How To Stand Up To An Abrasive Boss While Staying Level Headed And Respectful
Imagine having a boss who’s known for angry, emotional outbursts and knee-jerk reactions regardless of who’s around. Now imagine, you’re in a meeting with your boss and peers discussing a project timeline. Each person plays a role in contributing to the project. Suddenly your boss starts yelling about the project being behind schedule and you…
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Overcoming Conflict Avoidance – Nicole Greer Podcast Episode Highlights
Recently I had the privilege of being interviewed for Nicole Greer’s Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast. We had a great back-and-forth conversation about the crucial role that healthy conflict plays in fostering a supportive work environment. During the podcast interview, we discussed: Nicole is a super fun and energetic podcast host. If your organization or…
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Don’t forget to recognize your “Steady Eddy” employees
As a leader, it’s so easy to get caught up in constantly putting out fires and dealing with employees who exhibit disrespectful, abrasive, and overall negative behavior. Before you know it, most of your attention has gone to the problem employee and overlook the employee whose behavior is positive and consistent. In Chapter 3 of…
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5 Keys To Guide Your Abrasive Top-Performer To Positive Transformation
Did you know that every day you play a key role every day in helping your employees transform abrasive behaviors into emotional intelligence skills? Did you know that by addressing behaviors that distract from a healthy work culture, you serve as a guide for these same employees to become the hero of their professional story? …
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Grow Your Spine & Manage Abrasive Leadership Behavior
As an HR professional, manager, or executive leader, you’ve probably googled something to the effect of “How to address bosses who bully”. And then you quickly realized, that most strategies follow a similar format: Set clear expectations, follow through with accountability, avoid he said/she said power struggles, etc… These are all good things to do. …
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How to Deal with an Abrasive Co-Worker or Boss
Are you sensing pushback when you try to connect with colleagues or bosses who are edgy, irritable, and short-tempered? Are you feeling a sense of pushback when you try to connect with colleagues or bosses who don’t know how to communicate? Do you ever think to yourself “I love my job, but I don’t know…
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