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.
Thanks to … Read the rest
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
Several months ago, I recommended author Susan Cain’s TED Talk: “The Power of Introverts.” It struck a deep chord with many people, especially those who are introverts, and gave a greater understanding of their behavior and, in many cases, a … Read the rest
This movie could have been entitled, The Grudge. When loss and tragedy reunite a father and son who have been estranged for years, a deep family rift and secrets unleash a torrent of long-festering resentment and nastiness.
Robert Duval, as … Read the rest
The need to walk on eggshells around someone feels lousy! Whether it’s at the office or at home, the feeling of being on edge or needing to be extremely cautious with someone creates distance, tension and negatively impacts our … Read the rest
I am happy to report that a recent edition of Pacific Coast Business Times featured an article of mine, “Tough talks can help you root out the real problems in your business.” Business owners and managers may find the article particularly useful, … Read the rest
TED Talk by Margaret Heffernan
“If we were less conflict averse, our eyes would see more, our ears would hear more and we would widen and enrich the people and ideas we were prepared to engage with.” Now that’s a … Read the rest