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Effective Communications Reduce Workplace Stress

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One of the contributing factors of workplace stress is ineffective communications. It is true. We may not realize it, but the way we communicate is one of the chief causes of stress-related problems. Consequently, one of the ways to reduce uncertainty in the workplace is to improve our communication skills.

Stress is defined by control. Having control over a situation can reduce your stress, while losing control will cause stress levels to go up. We all know that some level of ...

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Ubuntu, Ubuntu, Ubuntu!

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Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), a day that has special meaning for individuals of Mexican heritage or with ancestral roots in Mexico.  It has special significance to me because my maternal grandfather and both my paternal grandparents were born in Mexico.

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, as many people think.  Mexican Independence day is September 16th.  Cinco de Mayo is celebrated because against overwhelming odds, 4,000 Mexican soldiers defeated 8,000 French soldiers at Puebla, ...

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MAY
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Thrive Or Die On Your Company’s Culture

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Organizational culture has been defined as “the specific collection of values and norms that are shared by people and groups in an organization, and that control the way they interact with each other and with outside stakeholders and/or customers.”

An unhealthy culture can inhibit growth and even contribute to the organization’s eventual failure. In many cases, employees perform only the minimal necessary tasks without putting in extra effort. Productivity and service decline and growth comes to a halt. If entrepreneurs do ...

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How do you deal with ambguity?

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The word “ambiguous” has its origins in the early 1520s, from the Latin word imbiguus, “having double meaning, shifting, changeable, doubtful.” Does this sound like some of people you’ve been around or have worked with? People who are ambiguous are typically not comfortable with change or uncertainty. They may prefer more data than others, prefer things tacked down and secure, may be quick to close and have a strong need to finish everything. Sometime they do things the same way ...

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MAR
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What’s The Focus Of Your Daily Routine?

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Many executives and business owners tend to focus on the day to day operations of the organization, forgetting to take the time to look in the mirror to reflect on what behaviors they have developed and what changes they can make to improve their overall well-being and performance.  They sometimes find that they have stopped growing in their roles and struggle to get help for their own self-development.  Sometimes they have been successful and need to take on larger challenges ...

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Rapid Eye Movement Means Better Sleep

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An important part of leadership development is the ability to maintain a healthy body and mind.  Leaders who stay physically and mentally healthy can avoid burnout and maintain physical and mental well-being.  Just as exercise and proper nutrition are essential for optimal health, so is sleep. A good night’s sleep is often the best way to cope with stress, solve problems or recover from an illness. Yet many individuals try to sleep as little as possible, even bragging about how ...

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JAN
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Are You Communicating or Just Talking?

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Every day we communicate.  We talk with the intent of conveying information to a person or persons.  But are we getting our point across?  Are there more effective ways of communicating that give us the advantage of accomplishing what we want to get out of the conversation?  Being an effective communicator is a strong trait of an effective leader.  We should learn to understand our communication preferences and learn to adapt it to the different styles of those we communicate ...

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DEC
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Categories: Blog, Leader Characteristics

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A Leader is a Dealer in Hope

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A leader is a dealer in hope. – Napoleon Bonaparte

I was recently asked by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Phoenix to coach three refugees who were starting new businesses and a new life. The IRC helps refugees thrive in the country that gave them sanctuary and a new beginning. These individuals are hoping to fulfill their dreams of business ownership. I never asked why these individuals were refugees in our country; it doesn’t matter, I only know that ...

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NOV
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Our Legacy Can Be Positive or Negative

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Your legacy is simply the total sum of the difference you make in people’s lives. It’s not always obvious; it can be direct or indirect, formal or informal. You won’t always know the impact you have on other people’s lives. You certainly don’t sit and wonder about your legacy, or base our decisions on questions like: “What will this decision do for my legacy?”

A positive legacy doesn’t just happen; you have to work at it by influencing those around you ...

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OCT
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Are you a Panther, Peacock, Dolphin or Owl?

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The source of this article comes from the book Conquer Fear! By Lisa Jimenez, M. Ed.

Which one do you think describes you best?

The animal that describes me best is the:______________.
The other animal that describes me is the:_____________.
The animal that least describes me is the:_____________.

From the list below, select the words that best describe you:

motivator, thorough, leader, entertainer, sequential, giver, risk-taker, colorful, detail-oriented, follower, focused, exciting, attention to detail, big thinker, quick-witted, outspoken, fun, peace-maker, analytical, giver, insightful, listener, ...

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