Monday Management Topic: Managing Co-Worker Struggles Sometimes the common good for all out-weighs loyalty. In an ideal world, we would all get along on the job and no one would ever step out of line or make terrible decisions. A work environment would consist purely of friendly interactions and hardworking people. However, this isn’t an 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

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

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

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

It is Management Monday so let’s talk about managing relationships! It’s no secret that most people spend the majority of their life working, but maybe the importance of the connections they make in that time is a secret. Professionals often spend more time with their co-workers and clients than with family. The truth is that Read More

Becoming successful involves trial and error. There are lessons along the way and everyone’s story is different. It is one thing to be told which qualities to strive for and another to learn from mentors. Much can be gained from yielding to the advice of those that have traveled the same path. Below is a Read More

We like to talk about the success of women in business, but how involved with business are women really? Time Magazine reports in the article “Confidence Woman” from March of 2013 that only 17 heads of state out of 195 are female. In fact, women only hold about 20% of parliament seats globally. What is Read More

More and more, people are becoming aware that Emotional Intelligence involves being aware of their own emotions as well as those around them. In a nutshell, here is the overall on what it measures: The Emotional Intelligence Ability Model: Perceiving Emotions– Think about the concept of languages. Words we speak don’t just automatically make sense Read More