How to handle a liar at work

  • November 21, 2017

We all tell lies and are lied to on occasion. Many times they’re insignificant untruths that can be ignored, but what do you do when you catch a co-worker in a whopper?

Listening is an act of affirmation

  • November 07, 2017

At the heart of every productive conversation, there are two roles: storyteller and listener(s). While the storyteller’s role is important, the listener’s role is...

Starbucks’ charity bonded staff

  • October 25, 2017

Here’s an easy way to make your team come together: Mobilize everyone to donate time and energy to improve their community.

Rejuvenate a tired team

  • October 12, 2017

It’s been a long year, but there’s still a ways to go. If your team is feeling worn out, follow these tips to breathe some life back into employees, and finish the...

Politely change the subject

  • August 30, 2017

When the conversation turns political, religious, too personal or controversial, or it just seems to go on forever, here’s how to change the topic without...

Greet conflict with open arms

  • June 21, 2017

Jamie Dimon prefers to share information—strategic initiatives, financial results, etc.—with a wide range of employees. Through this inclusive approach,...

8 biases that hurt communication

  • June 05, 2017

You may not be entirely to blame for your communication misses. People’s cognitive biases can affect how they process information and make decisions based on what...

Make people feel included

  • May 22, 2017

Whether it’s a new team member or someone who seems out of the loop, here are four ways to make people feel included.

Why and how to encourage snitching

  • March 03, 2017

Do you encourage “whistle-blowing”? You should. Your employees are likely to witness unethical behavior that could sink your organization.

The danger of over-communicating

  • February 07, 2017

If you think you’re a great communicator because you communicate every little thing to everyone, you’re mistaken.

Help ‘too-busy’ employees

  • December 09, 2016

After you delegate work to an employee, he or she replies with “I’m too busy to do that,” and insists that someone else take on the work. What do you...

Don’t let work conflicts take you down

  • November 08, 2016

Whether it’s a co-worker who won’t stop walking off with your supplies or a serious dispute about a project, here are some steps that can keep conflicts from...