Category Archives: culture
The Management Model You Can’t Manage Without – Part 1
In his book, Your Brain at Work, author David Rock gave organizational leaders an essential model for understanding human dynamics at work. Forget the “toolkit.” This model is the foundation that holds everything affecting performance in place. Managers, leaders and … Continue reading
Netflix and the Lost Art of Apology
“A stiff apology is a second insult,” G.K. Chesterton The Netflix mess has brought the matter of apology front and center. While it’s true that CEO apologies are still rare, the overwhelming consensus is that this one was … Continue reading
Your Vacation State of Mind
Everything is a state of mind. Your vacation, whether you are hiking, camping, lying on a beach, taking the family to Disneyland, or simply “staycationing” at home with a good book reflects your state of mind. Generally we tend … Continue reading
Emotional Baggage at Work
“Other things may change us, but we start and end with family.” Anthony Brandt We all bring it – we all have it. It is a matter of degree – and awareness. In every interaction we have at work, … Continue reading
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Filed under brain science, business, culture, emotional intelligence, feelings, interpersonal communication, leadership, life, management, meaning of work, needs, organizational psychology, performance, work, work-life balance, workplace
Work Isn’t Life
“Most of us have jobs that are too small for our spirits.” Studs Terkel A few of you might be reacting to the title thinking, “Hey, my work is my life,” or “My job is the most fulfilling … Continue reading
Fear’s Everywhere: How Are You Managing It?
“Fear does not predict the future: it only tells you that you are afraid. The trick is to recognize the emotion of fear when it emerges, accept it, discover its source and decide what to do with it.” Jay Uhler … Continue reading
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Why Do We Continue to Think Self-Compassion is Self-Indulgent?
Recently a blog post in the New York Times caught my eye. Writing in her column in the health section (Go Easy on Yourself, a New Wave of Research Suggests) author Tara Parker-Pope wrote, “Do you treat yourself as … Continue reading
Why Neuroscience SHOULD Change the Way We Manage People
Most organizations and their leaders take pride in updating their systems with the latest technology and equipment. They devote significant resources to ensure their employees are using state of the art processes and materials. Most organizational leaders would agree … Continue reading
Filed under awareness, brain, brain science, business, change management, changing behavior, communication, culture, emotions, employee engagement, feelings, leadership, management theory, meaning of work, mind-body, mindfulness, organizational development, performance, thoughts, well-being, work, work-life balance, workplace
