Communication in all aspects of our lives is important, but in the workplace having proper communication skills allows for building relationships with coworkers and the overall organization, permitting increased productivity, defusing negative conflict, and meeting teams goals effectively.   Why is communication so essential in the workplace? Communication more often than not, boosts employee morale because Read More

  Understanding the different communication styles of our partners, coworkers, friends, family, and strangers allows us to be able to build trust, increase productive decision making, healthily communicate with others according to the context, and overall showcase our growth in interpersonal skills. There are four main styles of communicating that are a cause of several Read More

                            In today’s globalized, social media infused yet socially detached society, one of the arenas where the younger generation is really making an impact is Self Expression; it is what is making our society become more functional.  As much as we may Read More

                          What defines job motivation?: Employee motivation is the level of energy, commitment, and creativity that an employee brings to their position and overall company. There are many intrinsic and extrinsic motivators when it comes to work, and these can include mental health, Read More

When conflict arises, our first instinct is often to gain control of the situation by getting ahead of our feelings, the feelings of others, and stabilizing what is happening in a secure manner. There could be times where we believe we are securely handling a situation, or other times where we know we are not Read More

                                                                                   Photo credit kdofnf.com Workplace conflict, even in the most positive workplace cultures, is inevitable: Read More

For someone who is suffering with PTSD, life is always on high gear. Unfortunately due to the trauma(s) experienced, no matter how long prior, their brain is simply overactive and on high alert, prone to anxiety, anger, depression and in a nutshell defensiveness. It is one thing for them to learn behavioral techniques to deal Read More

Gallup’s recent announcement that employee engagement in the U.S. has risen up to 34% was seen as a sign of progress. But should we really settle for a situation where two-thirds of our workforce is still not fully engaged? The employees of an organization through their everyday actions and level of engagement affects the culture Read More

Irrespective of how healthy your office is and how great an employer you are, you’re still likely to face the common workplace conflicts, which require being tackled head-on. That being said, everyone tends to handle their workplace conflicts differently. While some face it with high abrasiveness, others avoid a confrontation altogether. Regardless, here at Center Read More

A successful project manager is someone who practices effective management skills as well as strong leadership skills. That being said, leadership skills should not be confused with management skills. One can gain effective management skills through practice and experience. On the contrary, leadership skills are learned and developed. Responsible and effective leaders believe in developing Read More