Category: Communication

  • The Defining Characteristics of Servant Leadership

    by Refresh Leadership on August 28, 2018 in Emerging Leaders, Inspiration and Motivation Think back to the best boss you’ve ever had. What qualities set them apart from the rest? Did they show confidence in their decisions and consideration for how they affected others? Did they strive to gain understanding about difficult situations rather than simply reacting? Did they put a…

  • Stop Overthinking: 7 Easy Ways to Kick This Bad Habit

    LIFE & WORK SKILLS   JULY 24, 2018  Overthinking is like doing jumping jacks — lots of movement but going nowhere. And it’s just as exhausting. We’ve all been there: Everyone overthinks situations from time to time. Sometimes, it’s beneficial to think things through; by looking at a situation from all angles and weighing the options, we…

  • 4 Solutions to Bridging Generation Gap in the Workplace

    Posted by Becky Deans   Date: July 05, 2018   The millennial generation is entering the workplace and causing the more seasoned employees to roll their eyes and shake their heads. Having four different generations working together is challenging, but being willing to learn the experiences that shaped each one helps bring understanding and solutions. The newest generations…

  • How to tell your boss you’re overwhelmed

    By Sharlyn Lauby | November 6, 2017 Workplace stress is a real issue. According to a survey conducted by Everest College, eight in ten employees are stressed by at least one thing at work. When you start drilling down for specifics about what those individual stressors might be, workload is tops on the list. A survey from employee assistance…

  • Frustrated at work? Take 4 steps before quitting

    By Sharlyn Lauby | April 11, 2017 Sometimes we don’t like our jobs. It might be the company, our boss, or the work itself. And sometimes, it’s important to realize it’s not anyone’s fault. The business world changes rapidly. Our personal goals and needs change as well. Whether or not to look for a new job is an…