Are you a person who is easily frustrated at the office? Do you know what’s behind it? The locus of control A key ingredient is the lack of control that a person perceives for the outcome of their work. In …
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I recently had my second child, and so lately I’ve been a bit more active on birth boards, or online discussion forums related to pregnancy, childbirth, and child rearing. One question that pops up all the time on these boards …
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Stress is a necessary fact of life for us humans. Indeed, it has helped us survive. But over time, the bodily response that was meant for life-threatening situations becomes triggered by simple daily hassles. How did this come to be? …
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Alison Green, the writer at one of my favorite blogs, Ask a Manager, recently received this question from a reader: I inherited a department of people who I don’t feel were adequately managed for several years. Basically, as long as …
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We all make mistakes. Sadly, as leaders, our mistakes have the power to hurt other people. The good news is that we have opportunities to learn and grow from our mistakes. So I thought it would be interesting to take …
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Most would say that mentors are essential, but unfortunately, a lot of mentor relationships fall apart after a few months because there is no formal structure to support them. Introducing Group Mentoring That’s where the concept of the peer adviser …
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I know, I know. You don’t need another meeting to attend. But this one is critically important to the success of your team and your company. If your team isn’t healthy, no one will succeed. We all spend so much …
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