My recent Q&A with my friend Anna was so well received that I decided to write about introverts in the workplace. It is vital, I think, that managers and co-workers alike fully understand some long-held misperceptions about introverts.
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TED Talk by Dr. Ernesto Sirolli
The title of Dr. Ernesto Sirolli’s TED Talk might sound a bit harsh, but he learned from experience the importance of listening. It was shaped by seven years as a young man in Africa … Read the rest
Relationship Trust
The second article in my “trust” series is focused on relationships. The first one – Self-Trust – focused on the very important issues of credibility, self-respect and trusting yourself.
In relationships, trust is established through one’s consistent behavior. … Read the rest
Self-Trust
“Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance
I cannot stress enough the importance of building self-trust. To build trust with others, we must first start with ourselves. A lack of self-trust will undermine … Read the rest
If you are a manager, you probably have had one. I will never forget mine — an employee I didn’t like. She was one of the most unpleasant and manipulative employees I have ever had to manage. Her experience and … Read the rest