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The Mindset Shift to Let Go of Negativity in the Workplace

By Bonnie Artman Fox / March 24, 2024
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Is it time to let go of negativity in the workplace? Just as I cleared my space by shredding outdated documents, letting go of emotional baggage—resentments, grudges, unresolved conflicts—can free up space for positivity and growth in life and leadership. During a move several years ago, I found boxes of outdated documents I had been…

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What is a Fixer? The Costs and Benefits of Taking Charge

By Bonnie Artman Fox / August 22, 2023
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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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Overcome Conflict Avoidance – Nicole Greer Podcast Episode Highlights

By Bonnie Artman Fox / June 22, 2023
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Recently, I had the privilege of joining Nicole Greer on her Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast.  We discussed the critical role healthy conflict plays in creating supportive work environments. It was a fun, dynamic conversation filled with actionable insights on how to overcome conflict avoidance. We had a great back-and-forth conversation about the crucial role…

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Are your dysfunctional family conflict patterns affecting your leadership conflict patterns?

By RDD Support / December 8, 2022
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Great, it’s happened again. An abrasive leader has exploded on one your team members yet again. The team member is embarrassed, afraid to contribute when the leader is around, and becoming disengaged from the organization. The last time this happened you swore to yourself that you’d address it the next time it came up, but…

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Does your Staff Meeting Remind you of a Tense Holiday Meal?

By Bonnie Artman Fox / November 10, 2022
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Imagine you have a high-performing team member, let’s call him Rob.  He’s worked for your organization for years and knows your business inside out. While Rob is one of your most valued employees from a performance perspective, he has some rough edges in how he treats people. When projects don’t go as planned, his temper…

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4 Risks Executive Leaders Take When Abrasive Behavior Is Allowed

By Bonnie Artman Fox / October 20, 2022
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Addressing abrasive or any disruptive behavior in the workplace is messy and uncomfortable. But the risk of avoiding these difficult conversations is allowing the behavior to continue and infect your organization with a toxic culture. What makes addressing abrasive behavior even more challenging is if the employee is a top performer. This means they have…

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3 Reasons Executive Leaders Avoid Addressing Abrasive Behavior and Why

By Bonnie Artman Fox / October 13, 2022
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Barb is a go-getter and a “make-things-happen” kind of leader.  She is determined to be efficient and get things done in order to move on to the next project.  She has high expectations for herself and for those who work for her.  As a result, she has received several promotions and has made the company…

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An Uncommon Yet Effective Approach to Address Abrasive Behavior

By Bonnie Artman Fox / October 6, 2022
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Casey is preparing for a conversation he’d rather avoid.  He’s about to meet with one of his top-performing managers who is a consistent high revenue generator for the company. The manager has been with the company for almost fifteen years and is widely respected for her expertise in their industry.    The conversation isn’t about the…

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7 Ways to Keep Your Best Thinking During Conflict

By Bonnie Artman Fox / September 29, 2022
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Any relationship, including work relationships, involves disagreements and conflict. In fact, healthy leaders encourage disagreements so that the best ideas can emerge.  The key is working through tension with productive, effective behaviors rather than destructive, ineffective behaviors. When conflict is productive, the real issue gets addressed and conversations move forward so that relationships can get…

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3 Ways to Stop Your Employee’s Bad Behavior

By Bonnie Artman Fox / October 2, 2017
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You’re in your office. An employee has come to you to complain about a co-worker. This person tells you the same problematic behaviors he/she has told you before about the other employee. You wonder how much time and energy is being spent on this ongoing conflict that could be spent doing productive work. You’ve tried…

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