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Innovation, Diversity, and Resilience Strengthen Workplace Culture

By Bonnie Artman Fox / July 4, 2024
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As we celebrate the 4th of July in the United States, it’s a time to reflect on the values that make our country strong: independence, freedom, and unity. While we honor these principles, it’s worth considering how these values can be reflected in our work environment. A thriving workplace culture isn’t just about hitting goals…

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Managing Abrasive Behavior: A Blueprint for Success

By Bonnie Artman Fox / June 27, 2024
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Leaders often face the challenge of managing abrasive leadership, where high-performing executives with abrasive behavior create workplace tension. Finding the right balance between productivity and a harmonious environment is crucial for effective leadership, leaving you to wonder… “Do I prioritize operational excellence over interpersonal harmony?” This week, we’re focusing on a critical aspect of leadership:…

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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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10 Questions that Promote Work Culture Civility

By Bonnie Artman Fox / March 13, 2018
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Ericka, a regional director, recently contacted me for training on how to create a respectful work culture. She took a promotion from manager to director six months ago and inherited a team culture of infighting, bullying, and intimidation. Not a happy bunch. “The previous director played favorites and tolerated insensitive comments targeting new employees, I…

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The 4 Stages of Work Culture Incivility – Where To Go From Here

By Bonnie Artman Fox / January 26, 2018
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From Hollywood stars to news media anchors, the recent barrage of workplace sexual harassment allegations has sparked much needed conversations about workplace incivility. Society has avoided this topic far too long because this type of behavior can mean different things to different people and different industries, and it’s allowed. In her book Trust Your Canary:…

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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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How to Keep Calm and Set the Tone for Your Work Culture

By Bonnie Artman Fox / February 28, 2017
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As a hostage negotiator, George Kohlrieser has been held hostage four times. Even when a pair of scissors was against his throat, he chose to talk rather than call for force against his captor. In those tense moments, he chose his words carefully in order to build a connection from the hostage taker’s despair to…

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3 Behaviors that Family and Senior Leaders Should Embrace

By Bonnie Artman Fox / January 16, 2017
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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…

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What is Your Plan to Get The Business Results You Want in 2017?

By Bonnie Artman Fox / December 14, 2016
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Are satisfied with your business results for 2016? If so, great! Keep up the good work! If not, what will you do differently in 2017?

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Choose Your Mindset Before Addressing Employee Behavior

By Bonnie Artman Fox / September 30, 2016
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Before having a candid conversation with a difficult employee, choose your mindset to optimize the likelihood of a positive outcome.

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