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Why Stress Costs Organizations Billions of Dollars AND What To Do About It
Summary: Let’s discuss the benefits of a stress management program for you and your staff. You need the best tools to control frustration, anger, and general upset as a leader. It’s not enough to say, “Stress is over the top,” and let it go. Dig under the obvious to find and release the invisible stress…
Read MoreWhat You Can’t See Could Hurt You: The Importance of Learning About Invisible Stress
Summary: Workplace stress has become a widespread issue. But what about the stress that goes unnoticed? The stress that lingers beneath the surface can impact your health, productivity, and even your relationships at work. This “invisible stress” is a silent force that can wreak havoc on an organization if left unchecked. Understanding and managing it…
Read MoreFrom Glimmers to Greatness: How Head, Heart, and Gut Connect for YOU to Win
Summary: Every great achievement, breakthrough idea, and profound moment of success begins with a glimmer—a fleeting sense of possibility, a spark of intuition, or a flash of inspiration. These glimmers, often subtle and easily dismissed, are the seeds of greatness. Yet, the key to turning these sparks into lasting success lies not only in intellect…
Read MoreA Collaborative Journey to Success: How Direct Reports Can Talk Truth to Power and Help Their Boss Be More Effective
Summary: In the workplace, a hierarchical dynamic often characterizes the relationship between direct reports and their leaders. These power differences can create challenges regarding open and honest communication. But speaking truth to power is essential for a transparent and collaborative work environment. This can significantly enhance a leader’s effectiveness. Direct reports hold valuable insights about…
Read MoreManaging Excessive Stress in Today’s World: Practice Safe Stress. Read “Invisible Stress: It’s NOT What You Think!”
Summary: Stress has always been a part of everyday life. However, in today’s harried world, it’s on steroids! Work pressures, personal responsibilities, and constant connectivity make escaping it impossible. Yet, the real issue isn’t just stress itself—how we respond to it. Excessive stress can lead to burnout, mental health struggles, and physical problems if left…
Read MoreManaging Emotional Triggers at Work: How “The Clown” Can Block Team Collaboration and Cause Frustration
Summary: Workplace dynamics can be challenging, especially when emotional triggers go unchecked. One of the most common—and often misunderstood—roles that surfaces under pressure is “The Clown.” This individual, while seeking to bring levity, often derails important conversations with ill-timed jokes that frustrate and disengage the team. Here we explore how “The Clown,†as discussed in…
Read MoreWhat To Do When Conflict Effects Culture Emotionally As Well As Fiscally
Summary: Pay attention to those glimmers, good or bad, that you can feel in your gut. They are there to direct you to make changes so you don’t get stuck in overwhelm and burnout. These glimmers are like an internal GPS helping you navigate a positive life path. These glimmers are game changers. Find a…
Read MoreThe Main Problems Facing Emerging Adults (18-25) in a Chaotic World
Summary: Emerging adulthood, the phase between 18 and 25, is a period filled with both potential and pitfalls. As young adults navigate this transformative stage, there are numerous challenges exacerbated by the complexities of our chaotic modern world. Here’s a look at the main problems they encounter and how these challenges shape their journey into…
Read MoreThe Power of Intuition: Listen to GLIMMERS from Your Gut in Hiring and Job Acceptance
Summary: Making the right hiring decisions and accepting the right job offers can make or break a career. Data, qualifications, and experience play crucial roles in these decisions, yet there is intuition, another often overlooked aspect. That gut feeling, those subtle glimmers of insight, can be invaluable. Let’s explore why listening to your intuition is…
Read MoreHow to Create a Winning Situation with the “Petty Tyrant” at Work
Summary: Navigating the workplace can be challenging, especially when you have a “petty tyrant” as a colleague or manager. These individuals can make your professional life difficult with micromanagement, criticism, and unreasonable demands. However, there are strategies to turn this challenging situation into a winning one. Here’s how you can effectively manage and thrive despite…
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