The words we choose when taking to family, friends, co-workers or our boss impact the people around us and shape our future. The power of words cannot be underestimated. Over the last decade, while presenting on the topic of interpersonal communication, I have found seminar attendees and students to be intrigued by the potential of […]
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Have An Open Door Policy – Literally and Figuartively
Do you have an “open door policy” at work? The term open door policy has multiple definitions, so possibly we should start by defining our term. 1. The first definition that originated in 1899 stems from a concept in foreign affairs. The open door policy stated that all European nations, and the United States, could […]
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What Now? 3 Tips for New Graduates
The graduation parties have come and gone. The flurry of activities that were initiated in the wee hours of the night while cramming for finals and culminated at the cap and gown ceremony have at last come to an end. You can almost hear the graduates and their parents exhaling and see the “We made […]
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Worker Discontent and Disengagement Rising
ABC News reports that worker discontent and disengagement is on the rise. On Tuesday, ABC News shared a report by Gallup with its on-line readers explaining that “only 30 percent of US employees are engaged or inspired at work while 70 percent are not fully inspired.” Gallup’s report estimates that widespread disengagement in the office […]
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Volunteering – It’s A Career Must
I just finished reading an article by Noble McIntyre entitled “The Hidden Benefits of Volunteering Your Time.” And I could not agree more. In fact, the benefits are so easily recognized, a more apt title might have been “The Glaringly Obvious Benefits of Volunteering.” The article lists common reasons to volunteer that relate to resume […]
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Rate Your Company’s Culture – Positive, Uncertain or Toxic?
The importance of a positive company culture is well-documented and is finally getting the attention it deserves – from business magazine articles, academic journals, and employees. The culture of a company impacts not only the organization’s overall health but also its performance. Some say that an organization’s culture is like glue – it holds the […]
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