I have two colleagues. Both of them contribute something valuable to our personal and professional relationships. Both of them are good at what they do. Both of them have strong opinions. Both of them feel free to express their opinions. Both of them have direct and bottom-line communication styles. Both of them are task oriented. Both of
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator How much is enough? How much is too much? These two questions are central concerns for managers and employees in our ever-increasing remote workforce. Some managers are reluctant to hire remote workers or allow current staff to work remotely because they’re concerned about workers staying on task. As Kevin
Feedback and advice. Some people use the terms interchangeably. If you look at the most basic definitions, though you see that they really aren’t all that similar: Feedback: “A reaction or response to a particular process or activity.” Advice: “An opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc.” The words hold very
By Kevin Eikenberry When an employee who works in the same building as you is struggling, you can pull the person into your office or conference room, and hash out everything. Issues are often brought to the surface and resolved more quickly, either because you notice them more quickly or because employees feel comfortable enough
As a person who has worked remotely, leads a team who largely work remotely, and works with leaders of remote teams regularly, there is much advice I could share about how to be successful working remotely. That however, isn’t what this article is about. Read the title of this article again and you will
As I watch the politicians in what seems like an ongoing heated battle over this or that these days, I wonder if very many politicians really understand how to build consensus and to reach joint decisions that protect the interests (as much as possible) of everyone involved. I see leaders from all sides of the
By Kevin Eikenberry When we think about remote or virtual teams, we may think about flexibility, freedom and perhaps even high productivity. And when people are working out and on their own, we typically think that interpersonal issues might not matter as much or happen as often. Unfortunately, that isn’t always true. When we do
There is no question about the value that technology has brought to our lives – both personally and professionally. It allows us to do infinitely more than we have ever been able to before. AND…there are times when we need to step away and have personal, live, real communication. Check out today’s episode for easy
Have you ever responded in a conversation and wish you had said something different, differently or wished you had said nothing at all? Unless you are completely lacking in self-awareness, your answer to that question is assuredly yes, and probably true most everyday of your life. The reason for our regret is sometimes about the
By Jaimy Ford, business writer and editor. In a recent Forbes article “10 Workplace Trends You’ll See In 2018,” Dan Schawbel breaks down 10 workplace trends we can expect to see or experience in the coming year. The whole thing is worth the read, but it’s his No. 1 that really got my attention: “Leaders
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