Difficult people – is it about personality, or about the results they do (or don’t ) produce. Here is one manager’s solution to dealing with “difficulties” between people in the workplace.
We pay attention to our goals, other people, and the environment. But having a great life needs more than attention: it takes communication.
Sometimes we run down so slowly that we don’t notice when it’s time to off-load some of the things that are piling up around us. Here’s a recipe that worked for a couple people I know. Myself included.
When you just aren’t “connecting” with someone, do you know what badge you could be wearing – and what badge might be best for the other person too?
You know those name-badges people wear at conferences? I’m thinking people should wear them to state clearly what they are – and are not –committed to in life. It would save so much wasted time and confusion. Did you ever have a conversation with someone who said they wanted your help , only to discover that […]
People mostly do what you ask. So think about what you really want before you make a request.
Is it pushy to ask for what you want? Not if you’re pleasant about it. In fact, you might be doing them a service.
To change your habits, try changing your conversation: here’s one way to do that.
Improve both efficiency and effectiveness with a clear and complete request.
A normally upbeat and productive guy was suddenly downcast and discouraged yesterday morning. I went in to see Chuck and talk about progress on his most important project – implementing an employee development program – and he wasn’t even interested anymore. Wow. “This project doesn’t matter,” he said. “I thought it would make a huge […]
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