3 Typical workplace communication problems you can actually do something about
Workplace communication is a two-way street. It involves people listening to each other and responding, where ideas are shared and then collaboratively built out over time. So, when workplace interactions evolve from poor communication, it is no surprise that a...
Stop spending 80% of your time on one bad egg
Stop spending 80% of your time on one bad egg Ever notice how there are those “bad eggs” on your team who, like vacuums, seem to suck not only your energy, but everyone’s energy? Learning to deal with the “bad eggs” on our teams can feel...
Live your work life as if you could die tomorrow
Recently I have been reminded of the importance of death… When we think about our own death and what might be our legacy after we have left this world, it can have a big impact on how we live daily. It has a lot of weight on how we treat people at work, in our...
The quick guide to increasing cultural comfort in the workplace
Increasingly organizations are looking to hire for “fit.” They’ve become more conscious of the culture that they are trying to create within their company and look for people who have the “right” attitudes, energy, and predilections to...
Cross cultural negotiation – part three: Personality traits that lead to cultural behaviour change
Turns out that your personality traits impact how effectively you can navigate cultural difference. Learn how “The Big Five,” “The Asian Personality at Work Index,” and how individualism and collectivism impact your ability to negotiate.