Communication

Workplace Sabotage

Workplace Sabotage

I don’t want to disturb you. But it’s possible that you might be sabotaging your workplace – without even realizing it! According to the book, “Simple Sabotage: A Modern Manual for Detecting and Rooting Out Everyday Behaviors That Undermine Your Workplace,” there are certain behaviors that often seem innocent but can actually have damaging effects.(…)

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How to Escape a Conversation

How to Escape a Conversation

One thing that we’re often expected to do as part of our job is to “network.” We’re expected to socialize with colleagues, meet new people, and form new connections. But it’s a tricky business, especially if you’re an introvert. You need to walk up to strangers and introduce yourself. You need to make intelligent small(…)

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Spell It Out – Avoiding Miscommunication at the Office

Spell It Out – Avoiding Miscommunication at the Office

No matter how good people are at communicating with their coworkers, misunderstandings still happen on occasion. And it may lead people to say things like this: I thought it was obvious. It goes without saying. I didn’t know I needed to spell things out. These miscommunications result from what psychologists call “signal amplification bias.” Basically,(…)

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How to Give an Amazing Pep Talk

How to Give an Amazing Pep Talk

Everyone needs a pep talk now and then. I know I certainly do! A good pep talk can make any lousy situation better. They are comforting and stress-relieving! But not everyone can deliver a good pep talk. It’s tricker than it seems! It’s easy to make mistakes — like not really listening, giving too much(…)

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Be Cooperative!

Be Cooperative!

In the workplace, cooperation is often very important – even essential. When you work with others and you build on each other’s strengths, you can accomplish things that you could never accomplish alone. Cooperation isn’t about “going along” or “giving in.” It’s about voicing your opinions, sharing ideas, contributing, and working together to come up(…)

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