Are you ready to learn more about how to build better work relationships and employee engagement? The first statement in Gallup's 12 key indicators of employee engagement says: I know what is expected of me
What we say and how we say it, can make or break a relationship. In our Leader's Guide to Building Relationships, Tip #3 is communicate with care. Concept: How often do you experience miscommunication
It is so easy for our communication with others to get derailed. There are infinite distractions that can get in our way and often we are so busy preparing our response that we aren't truly
The moment we try to be still, we discover just how restless our mind can be. The harder we force it to be calm, the worse it gets. With practice we can come into
The measure of successful dialogue is not whether or not you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it’s the same problem you had last year. We all have to face challenging conversations in a variety of
Human Options board members and staff recently gathered at the The Shea Thereputic Riding Center for a day of team building and strategic alignment. Representing OneOC, Janine McDonald joined the team at the Shea Center to facilitate the
In a matrix organization the emphasis is on sharing expert/specialist resources across projects that may, themselves, have shared leadership between project management and functional management. Because of this, for a matrix organization to be successful,
The "corporate retreat" a high return on investment or a big waste of money? Group outings on the company dime, food and drinks for everyone --the ultimate escape or quickest way to improve team work
10 Resolutions every leader should make in 2011\n\n\n To get to know people on a more personal level\n To make time for professional development for yourself and others\n To communicate more frequently, and then communicate
Many of us will resolve to improve our relationships in the coming year. Guest blogger Casey Mauldin shares his personal insights on the subject.\nWe’re getting closer to the end of the year and this
