“Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” - Steven Covey This quote points out exactly what is wrong with our priorities. So often we do things that we consider urgent that we forget to make time for what is [...]
You probably learned at an early age that good manners are important. Things like: It’s not polite to stare, always say “please” and “thank you”, and hold the door for the person behind you. All of these rules still apply in the workplace, only now you have a few more [...]
Find a person who is a good listener, and they will likely have many friends— people want to be around a good listener. To be a better listener, we must take time for others. In a world of change and pressure, it takes a real effort to take time to [...]
Any preparation for the workplace is incomplete without a discussion of ethics. Ethics are principles that help people decide between right and wrong. Ethics are similar to morals or values, but ethics typically hold people to a higher standard. Just as it’s important to be moral in everyday life, it [...]
If you were a superhero, which superpower would you want? Flying? The ability to be invisible, or maybe to read minds? While empathy won’t give you the power to read minds, it will get you pretty close. At the heart of empathy is the idea of understanding others. Why is [...]
Even though workplaces have managers and supervisors, successful workplaces rely on their employees to use self-management skills. Self-management means to manage one’s time and talents in order to reach one’s goals. Supervisors have their own work to do. Employees who can work independently and get their work done on their [...]
Have you ever heard the expression, “Try walking a mile in their shoes?” This is what it means to have empathy. Empathy is a skill that allows us to understand other people’s thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. Empathy allows us to be aware of the emotions and needs of others so [...]
Understanding the role resiliency plays in Bullying Prevention is important, but it is only half the battle. Ultimately, your role is to nurture and grow resiliency in your program participants. If one didn't naturally inherit resilience or grow up in an environment where it was taught from an early age, [...]
Everyone, at one time or another, will fail at something. This failure could be something professional, like losing a sale or customer. Or it could be a personal failure, like failing to stand up for oneself. To some, this failure will be a crushing defeat. To others, this failure will [...]
In order for your students to deal effectively with bullying they need to exercise self-control. One way for them to increase their level of self-control is to develop their assertion. Assertion is a positive communication skill and a learned behavior. Assertive people communicate openly and clearly with others. Failing to [...]