Sylvia Lafair
Does being told “Just relax” make you even more stressed out? You can’t seem to hit the target and get your life working the way you want. Does the effect of today’s upsets keep you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Are you stressing out because your worries are so strong they cause a lack of focus,…
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Dear Dr. Sylvia, My question: Are we leaving the men behind? Let me explain. I must hire a new marketing manager for my company. Here is why I am writing to you: In the past it’s been top heavy with strong, competent men. And the good news is that in the last four years there…
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Stressed out? Conflict competence is the solution. Read on to learn more… Dear Dr Sylvia, I have a question and I need more than just an answer. I need a solution. I need an action plan. If you can do that, I will follow you forever. If not, I will delete you and look elsewhere. Are you up for the…
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You may think there are a lot of reasons why you procrastinate, but it really comes down to one ugly underlying habit: people pleasing. Here’s how to stop. Dear Dr. Sylvia, It took me weeks to finally press the “send” button on my email to you with my dilemma. This is embarrassing for me to admit out loud. Here’s…
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Anyone can become conflict competent. Yes…even those who argue ALL THE TIME. Here’s how to do it. Dear Dr Sylvia, I have been fighting with everyone lately. That includes my boss, my spouse, my kids, my assistant, my co-workers, even the check- out guy at the supermarket. I should not complain. But I must! You…
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Office romance stress? I’ve seen it ALL before. Here’s my advice… Dear Dr. Sylvia, I always thought I loved complexity and challenges in my life. Not sure anymore. Why? Here’s what’s going on and I need some good advice. I am in a new relationship. That’s all good. It keeps me as blissed out as…
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Knowing how to transform doesn’t always come easy. Here is my advice, borrowed from some of our crustaceous friends in the sea… Dear Dr. Sylvia, My life is so confining. I want to explore the world and yet, now is obviously not the right time. I feel like I have been spinning my wheels doing…
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#leadership #conflict resolution # team development Dear Dr. Sylvia, You can congratulate me. Now that is over with, you can hand me a box of tissues and let me bring on the tears, or at least the desire to yell. Here’s the back story: I was the best salesperson in my division, actually in the…
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Dear All, During this time of complexity and confusion, there are stories of growth and transformation that are great lessons to take into the new year. That is the focus of this post, how to be the best leader you can be during these frustrating times. I want to respond to many of the emails…
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Hi everybody! Sylvia Lafair here, with some tips for leaders in times of stress. Think about leaders you’ve known in your life that you have felt you could follow anywhere or those who looked at and said, “I’m out of here.” There’s a big difference and what happens is, as leaders we need to practice,…
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