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5 steps to building a culture of trust
Choosing grievance does not build a culture of trust. Here are five simple, everyday behaviors that build trust in your organization.
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Agree on the problem before solving it
A lot of team conflict comes from a failure to agree on the problem before everyone starts getting attached to their own solutions.
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Five ways to turn down that stress radio
When you have an all-consuming stress in your life, it’s like a stress radio always on in the background. Here are five ways to turn it down.
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Three ways to maintain your poise when you’ve run out of patience
Crisis brings out the worst in people. If you’re trying to solve someone’s problem, here are three ways to maintain your poise even when it seems like they’re working against you.
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How not to jump to conclusions: ask what else could be true
To avoid making rash decisions on incomplete information, it’s important to pause and ask yourself what else could be true.
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Don’t throw away your umbrella in a rainstorm
Don’t be the type of person who throws out their umbrella in a rainstorm because they stopped getting wet. And don’t put that type of person in leadership.
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Have trouble saying no? You’re not just hurting yourself. Protect your yeses.
If you’re exhausted and overwhelmed, it may not be time management tools you need. You may just have trouble saying no and need to protect your yeses better.
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Maybe you’re just human. We’re all just human.
Those emotions you feel? They may not be unusual. You’re just human, after all. That should be a relief. Here’s why.
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About compassion fatigue
I got hit by compassion fatigue last week. It’s not uncommon, but it’s not recognized or accepted… even though so many people feel it.
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The one that’s best is the one you actually do—overcoming decision paralysis
There are many reasons for decision paralysis, and “fear of failure” is just an easy excuse to avoid dealing with the real issue. Here are five big causes.