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We’ve all felt it. The stress. The burnout. The feeling of being overworked. Sometimes in your job, you get to that point where you are exhausted and ready to pull your hair out. It’s almost absolute that we aren’t the only organization who is feeling the burnout. Maybe this isn’t your busy time, but you probably still know the feeling of being stressed, spread too thin, and being focused on too many projects. Yes, of course, we are happy to be busy, because that means business is good…but it can still take a toll on you.
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Let’s face it - on a daily basis, someone will do something you don’t like. Here's your moment of truth. Whether it’s cutting you off in traffic, not replying to an email within your timeframe, or not following a specific process…it will happen. And when it does, what’s your first thought?
I know…It depends. I hate that response, though it may be true. Let’s talk about when someone cuts you off in traffic. Do you yell at the person? Shake your fist? Or something more drastic? Do you ever think, “What the heck?! Learn how to drive!”Now let me ask you a different question: Have you ever cut someone off in traffic?
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In our line of work, we are asked to facilitate A LOT of classes on leadership! It’s a hot topic. Every company wants its people, especially management, to lead. And really, it makes good business sense to get your people demonstrating better leadership behaviors. The fact of the matter is, though, it’s not as easy as you think…there are a lot of issues that accompany the pursuit of leadership.Some people view leadership as a position. In fact, many believe that in order to be a leader, you must have a title that includes Chief, Manager or Supervisor. While we all hope that these positions include the responsibility of leadership, we all know that many with those with titles don’t always (or sometimes ever) demonstrate leadership behaviors.
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Many of us have taken a course, or maybe two, on how to improve our communication. But how does technology impact your ability to effectively communicate? Most people spend up to 7 hours daily using technologies and social media to include email, texting, blogs, Facebook, Linked In, etc. to communicate. This replaces face-to-face communication in many situations. We have access to these lines of communication at all times - with Smartphones and other mobile devices. Technology is fantastic because it allows us to communicate fast and stay connected with a broader base of people. What do your posts, emails, and texts say about you professionally? Are you being as effective as you can be?
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