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A Team Meeting People Want to Attend
How much of your time do you spend in team meetings? Here are some tips to make them more effective. (So people actually want to participate.)
How to make your team meeting fun
Are meetings a waste of time? Do they kill your productivity? Here’s how you can make your team meetings productive and effective.
Is it my job to handle other people’s emotions?
Why manage emotions? And why manage emotions of your employees? Research shows that managing emotions at work makes your team more innovative.
How can you deal with pessimists on your team?
Yay, it’s Q&A Monday again and today’s question is about how you can deal with pessimists on your team. First things first: Moods and emotions are contagious. You probably heard the term „infectious laughter“, so that’s a good thing. Except you are in a very serious meeting with very serious people, then an outburst might be „frowned upon“. But just as good emotions spread, so do the negative and uncomfortable ones. That’s why: Pessimistic team members, especially when their manners turn cynical and sarcastic, need to be confronted about what they’re doing and how it is affecting the team. The Pessimist Bonus But first pause for a moment. There can be an upside to someone pessimistic on the team: They can help with caution and realistic assessments of situations. If you include them well in the team dynamics, it enriches your team and they contribute in this
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High Workload and How to Deal With It
When you have a heavy workload, don’t ruminate and try to plan the next day when already in bed. Instead, try these strategies to manage workload.
How would you deal with an employee who takes longer lunch breaks?
Q&A Monday: Where I answer any question you have on how to be happy at work, engage and motivate your team and thrive in your life in general.
Stop Waiting for Motivation – Here’s How to „Just Do It“
How do you find motivation? If you are asking this question because you can’t get going, know this: You don’t need motivation. You just need to start.
What is the best way to engage my employees?
How do you engage employees at work? You probably know why engagement at work is important. Here’s how you can drive employee engagement for success.
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How can I stop stressing about the future?
Do you sometimes wonder how to manage future stress? How you can deal with the emotions that come with doomy thoughts? Decrease your „future stress levels“!
Your Life’s Purpose — A Personal Perspective
Ever had a moment thinking “I don’t know what I’m doing here”? I’m sure I had.
How to find out what you want
Need to make a decision in your (work) life and don’t know which way to go? Here are some questions to help you find our what you want.
Setting goals and planning for failure with POWER
You know SMART goals. But how can you set yourself up for more success? Here’s a new goal setting formula: POWER.
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Are you dreading tough conversations?
How do you keep employees accountable? How can I handle difficult conversations? How do bring a tough conversation back on track?
Three Strategies to Build Better Relationships at Work
Do you work well with others? Discover three strategies to build better relationships at work. For respect, feeling valued and alive.
Smart Tip to Handle Negativity in Group Discussions
Use this approach to make sure team feedback and group discussions don’t go too negative. One of my favourites from ninja-level problem solving.
How do you deal with a team member who regularly goes “above your head”?
„Don’t you every go over my head again!“ or what should you say when an employee bypasses you? Or have you ever wondered „Should I go over my boss’s head?“
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Adapting to Life Changes: A Basic Guide to Personal Problem Solving
There are a few vital problem solving skills and mental processes that are helpful when it comes to adapting to life changes.
How can leaders foster an organisational learning culture?
How can leaders foster an organisational learning culture? There are great benefits to having a learning culture. Here are 3 strategies to build one.
Can goal setting go wrong?
Let’s learn from Artificial Intelligence how goal setting can go wrong in your company. And that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aren’t always beneficial.
Why aren’t you taking the decision?
Do you sometimes avoid decisions? Or did you every wonder why making decisions is so hard? Here’s why – and some tips to help if you’re indecisive.
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Adapting to Life Changes: A Basic Guide to Personal Problem Solving
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