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How Successful Leaders Handle Stress and Family

By Sylvia Lafair | April 7, 2021 |

Summary: The powerful mother and daughter relationship impacts all adult relationships. You can change your behavior once you do a deep dive into how you and your mother forged a bond in your childhood. How do successful women do it? Did you ever think about what it means to be a grown-up and a child…

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5 Ways for Leaders to Lessen Stress at Work

By Sylvia Lafair | April 1, 2021 | Comments Off on 5 Ways for Leaders to Lessen Stress at Work

Dear Dr. Sylvia,My boss decided that it was time for him to retire. Consequently, I am nominated to take his position. Above all, I am honored and very nervous. Yes, very nervous! Therefore, I need some help from you. Firstly, I want to take advantage of your vast knowledge of workplace relationships and your astute…

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Conflict Competence: The Answer to Your Stress

By Sylvia Lafair | February 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Conflict Competence: The Answer to Your Stress

Stressed out? Conflict competence is the solution. Read on to learn more… Dear Dr Sylvia,   I have a question. I need more than just a simple answer.  Therefore, what I am asking for is a solution.  Further, I need an action plan.  As a result, if you can do that, I will follow you forever.  To clarify, let me say,…

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Procrastinate? Who Me? I’ll Get Back To You About This Tomorrow!

By Sylvia Lafair | February 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Procrastinate? Who Me? I’ll Get Back To You About This Tomorrow!

Wonder why you keep putting off doing things? What or who do you blame? Here we explore the procrastinator-perfection-paralysis syndrome. Hey, you wonder what is procrastination anyway. 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…

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3 Mental Health Methods Proven to Master Conflict

By Sylvia Lafair | February 24, 2021 | Comments Off on 3 Mental Health Methods Proven to Master Conflict

Become conflict competent. Yes…even if you argue and complain, you can learn to stop excessive upset. Become a conflict-competent leader. Here’s how to do it. Dear Dr. Sylvia,  My mental health is going down the drain. Consequently, I become nasty. Yes, I even scare myself of how I act, much of the time. As a…

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Office Romance Stress: What’s Love Got To Do With It? (Plus: A FUN Quiz)

By Sylvia Lafair | February 16, 2021 | Comments Off on Office Romance Stress: What’s Love Got To Do With It? (Plus: A FUN Quiz)

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. That is to say, I’m not sure anymore. Why? To clarify, here’s what’s going on and I need some good advice. Looking for love in the wrong places? Above all,…

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How to Transform: What Leaders Can Learn From a Lobster

By Sylvia Lafair | February 16, 2021 | Comments Off on How to Transform: What Leaders Can Learn From a Lobster

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. Therefore, I want to explore the world. However, till now it’s obviously not been the right time. As a result, I feel like I have…

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Why Leadership Education Needs to Address Psychological Safety in the Workplace

By Sylvia Lafair | December 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Why Leadership Education Needs to Address Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Summary: Leadership education means addressing the needs of all employees to create psychological safety. This is vital for all leaders to consider during uncertainty and radical change. Dear Dr. Sylvia, Everyone seems to be living in a world of overwhelm and distress. As the leader of a vast work team, I want to help and…

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I Am Filled with Self-Doubt

By Sylvia Lafair | December 9, 2020 | Comments Off on I Am Filled with Self-Doubt

Dear Dr. Sylvia,  I am filled with self-doubt. I am wondering if this is just a “gal thing. ” In other words, do the males of the world also worry about their abilities? Do they worry about the way they come across to others?  For example, so many I talk with (once we break the…

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Reflections on Uncertainty and Courage

By Sylvia Lafair | November 26, 2020 | Comments Off on Reflections on Uncertainty and Courage

Dear Dr. Sylvia,  I’m not sure how to say this politely. This year has been a frigging mess.   Not just for me, for so many I know.   What really matters in life. To clarify, I’ve been lucky that no one in my immediate circle has come down with the virus. Yet, we all know someone who has…

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