Sylvia Lafair
Hi everybody! Well, today is one of my favorite subjects, “The Jerk at Work, Not Meâ€. It’s out there. It’s always out there. We’re never the jerks at work. Are we? Well, you never know, but here’s what I’d like to do. I’m going to give you a sentence that you can use. Craft it…
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Do you ever get frustrated with petty conflicts at work? You’re not alone. A whopping 93% of workers report being affected in a negative manner by conflict. The other variable is the length of time consumed by on-going, unresolved conflict. Even worse is the fact that litigation for workplace harassment and hostile work environments has…
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Learning how to understand people especially when you are ready to make a quick decision is an important skill. How many times have you looked at a boss, colleague or direct report and said to yourself, “Why did they do that?†And this was said with frustration and even dismay. Were you curious to find…
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Hi everyone! I’m so glad you are here with me. Today is about communication. Of course, we all learned to talk, but the big question is more about communication than merely spilling out a word salad. How Many of Us Have Learned How to Communicate? Let’s delve into how to communicate to captivate. Captivate means…
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Hey! This is for all the gutsy women out there. All of us who are here to make change happen, to make the world a better place, to make our lives more fulfilling. This is for all of you and all of you who have joined my women leaders inner circle. I so appreciate it…
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Time to get your communication skills upgraded. Let’s start with a quiz. What are the two most annoying words that we all misuse? Don’t cheat and look at the end of this. Just keep reading. It will make more sense that way. Here’s the story Carol told me about a situation at work. It locked…
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Hi! You have lots of questions and I have lots of answers. So, let’s get started and move as quickly as we can. In the last few weeks, I have gotten so many questions and they fall into four categories. They fall into communication, conflict, work-life balance and guess what? The last one is the…
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This month is dedicated to communication, to telling the truth without spilling your guts, or for some, letting go of the truth festering inside because of the fear of retribution, and getting past the upset. There is a better way… Based on so many calls and emails I have gotten in the past few months,…
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In this video, I share how to take your communication skills through the roof (so everyone loves your message) Have you ever spent lots of time making sure your leadership communication skills are clear? That means it’s short and to the point. Right? And when you check what you hear is, “Yes, it’s clear and…
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It’s that time for new resolutions. Right? You know, the ones that usually become old in a week and absolutely stale by the end of the month. “Change,†I hear you say, “change is tough.†And it is. EXCEPT There is one new resolution you can make that will reap tons and tons of rewards.…
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