Stress management is important for physical and psychological well-being. Chronic stress, ill-managed, can lead to burnout. There are three stages of burnout. The first stage of burnout is physical fatigue, when you have body aches and feel tired most of the time. The second stage of burnout is psychological fatigue, when you suffer from mindlessness and thoughtlessness. Finally, the […]
Listening is often taken for granted. It is critical for successful and fulfilling personal and professional relationships to be a good listener. One of the keys is to show interest; even if it’s not interesting. Keep this in mind, this person has decided to talk with you rather than doing anything else in their lives, it’s interesting to them.
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Some people make the mistake of joining the anti-change crowd. I learned a long time ago growing up on the farm that it was a lot easier to ride the horse in the direction it was headed. I don’t know if you have ever been on a horse that wants to go back to the barn, it’s going back […]
As a leader, manager, or supervisor, you are expected to lead change. The key is to be consistent in your communication. Clearly communicate the purpose, the good reason why the change is necessary. Clearly communicate the problem or problems with the status quo with facts and support with logic. Next, clearly communicate the vision and paint the picture of […]
When we are in stressful situations, it seems like we have a hard time controlling our emotions. Sometimes we say things that we wish we could take back. It’s tough to manage our emotions.
The key to managing emotions and responding appropriately is to monitor the stages of listening.
First, all information simply comes through our senses. It’s raw data. No […]