Tag Archives: Communication
When It Gets Emotional: Slow Down!
Everyone one in that room wanted to leave. Jack had just lost it. A near melt-down as he vented his frustration about Cornell’s IT team who, as he saw it, weren’t doing their job. Jack was bright red. His colleagues … read more
Manage Like An Annoying 3-Year Old
Does this sound familiar: “Why, Uncle Tim…why?” It didn’t matter what you said to my nephew, “Why?” was the response. “We’ve got to go.”…..“Why?” “Because it’s late.”…..“Why?” “It just is!”…..“But why?” 3-year olds are insatiably inquisitive. They use the most … read more
What Did You Expect?
Ahhh… expectations. We all have them. We know others have them. Yet most of us aren’t discussing them very often. Why not? Well… there’s the ever popular, “they should just know what I expect”. Or maybe the, “Oh, I wouldn’t … read more
Emotions Are Taboo At Work – Try “FYI”
Emotions are mostly taboo at work. Think I’m wrong? How did you respond the last time someone cried on the job? How did your manager deal with an angry outburst during the last team meeting? When was the last time … read more
Video Blog: Tummy Troubles At Work?
Ever got that “Gut Feeling” that something is not quite right in a work relationship? Chances are: Your gut feel is right! Tim discusses how to handle those unsettling Tummy Troubles at work – all in under 2 minutes. Watch … read more
