Take a moment to reflect on your past few weeks at work: How many surprises have you dealt with this week? How many customer relationships have had to be rescued or late orders escalated? How many apologies were delivered, what information was re-explained, or tasks required to be re-done? As a leader you are going…
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communication, Leaders, opportunity, performance, Productivity
Fighting Fires in the Workplace
incommunication, motivation, opportunity, performance
Totally Motivated
inLast year I played volleyball on Sundays in an adult co-ed league. In our playoff game, we had won the first set and were leading in the second. Then one of our girls got hit with the ball in an awkward spot, on the side of her face and neck. Her neck stiffened up and…
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Culture Shock
inCulture shock is defined as “the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.” This term is commonly experienced and associated with travelers going abroad, however, my experience didn’t take place numerous kilometers away in a foreign country. Mine happened from relocating…
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Opportunity Knocks Softly: Unlikely Career Opportunities
inOpportunity rarely arrives with a neon sign pointing to the next step, especially when it comes to careers. While I’m a fan of being strategic and applying for work that you are passionate about, I also recognize it isn’t a luxury that everyone always has. The trick is not to miss out on an opportunity when…
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