Author Archives: Farnaz Hedayati

This Management Monday, let’s look at managing interests There is a lot more to finding happiness than earning a big paycheck. You may have noticed that some people seem extremely fulfilled in life while others seem unmotivated and down. Further investigation will show that a large majority of the time, happy individuals aren’t necessarily rich Read More

For some it may feel quite disheartening and for others it may be what they are accustomed to, but defensiveness in communication is a scary habit to form. Defensive behavior happens when an individual perceives the message as a threat. Based on information collected by the Office of Naval Research, Jack R. Gibb explains that Read More

  Yahoo recently announced their acquisition of Tumblr (a blogging and social media platform). Everyone knows that good business leaders sometimes have to take risks. The concern in the case of this acquisition is less about taking a risk and more about wishful thinking. Since yahoo’s inception in 1997, the company has undergone seventy-seven acquisitions Read More

It is Management Monday and a good time to discuss managing company ethics In our daily lives, generally we try to treat others well and live according to our moral compass. Unfortunately, somehow within an organization, these good values easily hit the back burner thanks to a groupthink mentality. The reality is that poor ethics Read More

Imagine that it’s 4:30pm in the afternoon at the end of a busy work day. The phone rings and you answer to find out a headhunter is interested in recruiting you for a job. Maybe your job is a perfect fit, or maybe not. However, if this is a scenario that does entice you, then Read More

It comes as no surprise that the popularity of virtual meetings within organizations and between business leaders is growing. Aside from saving travel costs and other expenses, these meetings are easier to plan and execute. Technology surges forward making leaps and bounds in communication. Still, utilizing new technology doesn’t eliminate all the old challenges. If Read More

Company ethics encompass a wide range of factors. Businesses communicate their ethics to the world via every decision from the quality of their goods to the charities they support and the way they value their employees.  In the changing landscape of business and technology, many businesses are under pressure to keep up with the Social Read More

Changes brought on by the recent healthcare reform have impacted employers significantly… Employees, understandably, want to ensure that above all else, their health-care needs are met. And although organizations want that for their employees as well, their profit margins need to be protected. The issue for both parties is the expense of paying for health Read More

Charles Ramsey sets an Emotional Intelligence example It hasn’t been easy watching crime rates rise or weathering horrors such as mass shootings in very public places such as schools, movie theatres and alike. Coping with the headlines about bombings, murder and kidnapping isn’t settling for anyone. Maybe the hardest part about coping is the feeling Read More

It is Management Monday: How do you manage Conflict Resolution? Conflicts can be a huge set-back at work. Depending on the severity of the situation, disagreements can be devastating. If you’ve found yourself in a challenging conflict with a manager or co-worker, the first step is to envision the perfect scenario. In our workshops regarding conflict resolution, we Read More