emotional intelligence

Change: Why am I Afraid of Change?

 

It seems kind of funny to be afraid of the future, when you are creating it.  You have an important role, you’re creating the future, the organization believes in you, or you wouldn’t still have your job.

Your organization is trusting that you will be putting your best effort forward to be successful with the new ways.

Worry is a waste […]

Change: Why am I Afraid of Change?2020-03-20T12:46:16-05:00

Change: Do I Have To?

 

What might be adding to your disdain concerning change is your self-talk.

It is amazing how our psychological framing of change can have such an impact on how we accept change.

Whenever we use negative phrases like I “must do”, or I “have to do” or I “should do”, it creates a negative attitude and a reluctant reaction to change.  Trying […]

Change: Do I Have To?2019-02-15T12:33:52-05:00

Change: Do I Continue to Do the Old and the New?

 

The question shouldn’t be whether I continue to do both the old and the new, the question should be: Am I doing things right or am I doing the right things?

In times of change, it is hard to let go of the things we do well, even if they are no longer necessary.  It feels good to be competent.

However, […]

Change: Do I Continue to Do the Old and the New?2020-03-20T12:46:16-05:00

Change: Why am I Acting Like a Victim?

 

Often, when there are lots of changes at work, people start to vent with their coworkers.  You know the old saying, “misery loves company.”  And after some carping, soon, nobody loves the company, any more.

People start to feel like victims.  It is natural to feel worried and concerned during times of change.  Often we blame others.

Sometimes, we throw a […]

Change: Why am I Acting Like a Victim?2020-03-20T12:46:17-05:00

Emotional Intelligence and Social Skill: How Do I Establish and Maintain Relationships?

The foundation of relationships, both personal and professional, is trust.  Establishing positive relationships requires you to be trusting and trustworthy.  Relationships are maintained through trusting and trustworthy actions.

If a person takes the risk of being open, sharing what they think and […]

Emotional Intelligence and Social Skill: How Do I Establish and Maintain Relationships?2020-03-20T12:46:17-05:00
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