by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence
Mistakes happen, and I can be pretty hard on myself when I goof up. I’m my own worst critic, and I used to assume that this was somehow noble. After all, being compassionate with myself when I misstep means I’m more likely to repeat the behavior....
by Jim Coyle | Choice, Values
We are pleased to welcome back guest blogger Jim Coyle, CEO of Nexus Business Solutions. This was originally posted on his “From the Chief Advisor’s Desk” blog.Nexus Business Solutions helps small to mid-sized businesses implement practical...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership, Organizational Climate, Performance
Is there an employee in your organization who is dragging everyone down? There may be several. These are the employees who appear to be busy but don’t consistently produce good results. (Forget about great.) They have ready-made excuses for why they fall short,...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
Peace on earth may seem like a tall order, given the state of the world. However, there are ways you can foster a more peaceful climate in your organization. In this context, peace means a calm, nonviolent and civil (at the bare minimum) workplace. Why bother? As...
by Christi Barrett | Communication
How many times have you heard a comment that struck you as disrespectful or offensive, and you didn’t respond? Maybe you didn’t know the other person, and felt too awkward to comment. Maybe you just weren’t sure you wanted to wade into the issue....
