Tag Archives: Emotions

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

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“Do As I Blog, Not As I Do”

It’s one of my greatest struggles. There are so many situations where I believe I know the best way to act as a leader. Yet I don’t. I don’t praise often enough. I don’t stop to think before I speak. … read more

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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

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It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Listen!

I have heard a lot of people talking lately about how they try to be good listeners. Some are obviously more successful at this than others, but hey – at least they are trying. But why do we even have … read more

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It’s A Love Thing – Part 2

Last week we shared our Culture Club members’ thoughts on Appreciation (read the post here). “It’s how we express Love at work!” they told us. That shook my world! But just as powerful were the insights on why many leaders … read more

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