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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…
Read MoreBeing a Leader is Like being a Parent
“Sometimes it seems like my employees test the limits to see what I’ll do just like my kids. I want my employees to grow and develop in their careers without micromanaging. But, when they don’t follow through on tasks, I find myself reminding them like I remind my kids to do their chores. In many…
Read MoreToxic workplace? How One Woman Chose to Stay & Grow
“When I was growing up, I learned to be cautious of what I said because it could set my dad off in an angry outburst at any minute. Just like in my family when I didn’t want to rock the boat with my dad, the same thing is happening at work with my boss.” A…
Read MorePTSD Myths & Identifying It In The Workplace
A year has passed since the fear and reality of COVID set into the western world. Our lives have been turned upside down in countless ways. Work is no longer what it was, kids are struggling to keep up, parents are overwhelmed and exhausted to no end. Businesses and leadership are seeing valued team…
Read More3 Behaviors that Family and Senior Leaders Should Embrace
For many years as a Marriage & Family Therapist, I worked with couples and families to strengthen relationships and work through hard times. In the first session, I emphasized the courage to ask for help and recognized it as a healthy behavior. After all, challenges are part of life and an outside perspective helps us…
Read More4 Tips to create a psychologically safe work culture
What was intended to be a short, positive meeting turned sour quickly. The staff had gathered to discuss how changes in the department were going. All feedback up to this point from various staff members was positive. As the Trainer I anticipated the good vibes to continue and celebrating how the team had worked…
Read MoreThree Assumptions For The Good
You could feel the tension when you walked into the room. The staff had heard negative rumors about the new manager and their guard was up. They were skeptical and suspicious about change being positive. They had a great respect for their previous boss. To say they weren’t happy about the new manager would be an understatement. …
Read MorePeace Gives Power
It started out as a typical day for Antoinette Tuff at Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy Elementary School. When suddenly a gunman entered the school stating “We are all going to die today”. During this unexpected moment of crisis, she had a choice to react with panic or to stay calm. Gratefully, she chose…
Read MoreI wouldn’t go in there if I were you
“I wouldn’t go in there if I were you” “What do you mean?” “He’s in one of those moods.” “Thanks for the heads up, I’ll come back when the coast is clear.” Could this interchange between two of your employees be about you? Do people know when to stay away from you because they sense…
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