Posts Tagged ‘handling workplace conflict’
Have you been asked to do something you really don’t want to do?
Grace is timid, shy, and generally a nervous creature. Putting her in an unfamiliar situation is not only uncomfortable for her, but something she most definitely does not like to do. However, when she can, she makes the most of it. In workplace settings, this can also be a helpful tactic. Making light of an annoying situation, especially…
Read MoreYou can’t solve employee problems with your head in the sand
“I can’t believe he hasn’t done anything about that after all this time!” “It’s so frustrating that nothing ever happens around here.” “She shouldn’t be allowed to get away with that again!” Are these types of statements — ones that reflect a total lack of action by management — familiar in your workplace? If so,…
Read MoreThe Most Effective Phrases to Motivate an Employee to Do Something You Want Them To Do
A manager recently asked me if I could suggest some phrases that would motivate employees to do their work. This supervisor was hoping to find some positive ways to address lingering situations, such as corralling wandering workers away from a neighboring cubicle because of the continual distraction to the other co-workers, ending lengthy water cooler…
Read MoreThe most difficult time to offer workplace compassion is when we need it the most
A lesson taught by a special cat On Wednesday morning, I walked into the restaurant to meet two colleagues for breakfast. We were planning to put the final touches on our workshop entitled “Handling Workplace Conflict: Lessons we can learn from animals.” As I approached the table and started into my seat, Melinda immediately began…
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