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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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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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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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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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Intuition: Seeing With Your Heart

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Neuroscientists have identified an enteric nervous system in the human gut, confirming that intelligence is not housed in the brain alone. These transmitters, which connect the two systems, are called peptides and match the brain-cell receptors. You may have experienced this when you listen to reason and at the same time want to heed your inner voice. Doing both of these together is one of the challenges we face in our work and personal lives. Many times it takes great ...

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