Tag: understanding

  • 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…

  • 5 easy ways to be a little kinder

    By Peter Economy | June 12, 2018 Your kindness to others — your co-workers, your friends and family, your neighbors, those in your community and in the world at large — doesn’t just benefit them. In fact, recent studies show that you, too, benefit when you’re kind to others. Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, a psychology professor at University of…

  • 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…

  • Can Work Friends Become Real Friends?

    Friendship and colleagues:Can workplace bonds cut it in the real world? Oct 7th 2016 This article is part of our Change Generation project, supported by KBC. To read more click here. MAKING FRIENDS AT WORK can be a tricky business. As we get older, we spend more time with work colleagues and less with even our…

  • 5 Best Actions Leaders Use for Active Listening

    How To Actively Engage In Listening: Five actions leaders can take Posted on 10-01-2017, by: Blake Beus There are clear differences between listening to someone and just hearing what they say. Listening is an active process that facilitates the conversations necessary to building a solid relationship. When a leader listens to a team member, they are…