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I Learned to Handle Conflict, You Can Too.
Summary: Did you ever wonder where your conflict resolution skills developed? It starts with what got your attention (or not) as a kid. Here is good advice for you as an adult.Hi everybody! I was on an interview this morning, and they asked me to discuss behavior patterns and conflict. Above all, the big question…
How to Use the Best Type of Music to De-Stress
Summary: Leaders need quick stress reduction techniques to be effective in helping their teams. Here are some great ideas. Sylvia Lafair here, and I’m here to discuss another way to work with stress during these constantly changing times. I have taught this to so many leaders over the years. It works amazingly well before meetings.…
Handle Stress Under Pressure
Summary: Here are some ways to move distress to eustress, the helpful stress to keep you healthy. Fortunately, I have a few tips about handling stress. I’ve become a stress-reduction researcher, and there is much to learn. Further, I decided to focus on stress and stress reduction in these trying times. It seems that every…
How to Move Out of Fear
Summary: The faster the pace of life, the more fear. Here’s what can help. I am getting the same questions over and over with the same request. “Hey, Dr. Sylvia, what advice do you have to move out of the rampant fear these days.†Comments are so similar, from ones about wasting time to ones about poor…
Best Ways to Handle Stress in Times of Change
Summary: The choice of how you respond is yours, no matter what comes into your life. Here is how to change your coping mechanisms. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I need some help with coping mechanisms during this time of constant change. I’ve recently been surveying how people cope and use various coping mechanisms. It’s been fascinating…
How to Practice SAFE STRESS
Summary: I want to discuss the benefits of a stress management program for you and your staff. As a leader, you need the best tools to control frustration, anger, and general upset. Dear Dr. Sylvia, My question: “Is anybody feeling stressed these days? Lots of stress? Little stress?” It seems like every day, there is…
7 Ways to “Practice Safe Stress” during times of confusion and chaos
Summary: Whether you attack or retreat, you remain in the “chasm of chaos” till you find your way to the safe stress zone. Here is the route to get to both safety and success. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I need help. Right now! Can you give me a quick, simple way of handling all the stress…
Create Emotional Environment for Success at Work and at Home
Summary: Well, we are in it. It is the worst of times. It is the best of times. It’s all how you perceive what’s going on now. Here are some tips to help. Dear Dr. Sylvia, Indeed, I don’t want to make light of what’s happening on our planet now. However, good is available when…
Have the Rules for Competent Leaders Changed?
Summary: Have the rules for leadership coaching programs changed over time? While much changes, the core of leadership coaching programs is evergreen. That means recognizing and including individuals to work together for the best results. Has social media and the fast pace of the world made authentic leadership qualities so different? I say NO. Then, I…
Leaders and Rebels
Summary: Rebels are often the leaders of the future. However, their argumentative nature needs to focus in a more positive direction. Here are some ideas for rebels becoming community builders. Today we’re looking at why we get so stuck when things repeat and repeat. Einstein’s quote, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll…
How to Change Conflict to Collaboration
Dear Conflict Avoider, I’d like to offer a few tidbits about conflict and how to handle that nasty thing that drives us all to hide under the covers. For example, When I was a keynote speaker about conflict, I often asked how many people love competition. I ask that question, and in a room of…
How Is Good Work Measured in Most Organizations Today?
Summary: How do we measure good work in most organizations today? It’s no longer about longevity and loyalty. Nor about being the first in the office and the last out (to show how hard you work). Past are those days to say ‘yes’ to every project, no matter how overwhelmed you become. Let’s drill down…
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