Don’t Hide From Negative Emotions in the Workplace
Negativity might make us uncomfortable, but it can provide us with valuable insight into what’s happening with our team.
Posts Tagged: Emotions
What to Do to Not Feel So Helpless
When facing extremely negative circumstances, your ability to make a difference can seem inadequate. This resulting sense of helplessness can cause you to freeze up and do nothing. Don’t give up. There are actions you can take so you don’t feel so helpless.
Uncomfortable with Discomfort? Here’s How to Feel Better (Part I)
Uncomfortable with discomfort? This post will lay out several ways to feel instant relief in a heated moment, both personally and professionally.
6 Insights About the Brain That Will Help You Understand Your Thinking
There are six things we need to know about the brain if we are going to be able to make healthy decisions, regulate our emotions, collaborate with others and facilitate change in the workplace.
Handling Emotions in the Workplace
Emotions play a big role in our personality. Sometimes they cloud our judgement and at other times they enhance the relationships around us. We spend a large percentage of our lives in the workplace. It’s only natural to let our emotions out from time to time.
Using Hearts to Engage Minds
Fear. Anger. Excitement. Relief. Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, it’s safe to say that this presidential election brought emotions to the forefront. While we reflect on the circumstances, actions, and results of the last few months, I can’t help but observe the powerful role emotions play in our decision-making.
How to Agree to Disagree With Coworkers (Especially When It Comes to Politics)
As the presidential election nears, talking with your coworkers has gotten increasingly treacherous. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green, independent, or undecided voter, in order to not make enemies at work, you need to learn how to agree to disagree.
Communicating Up and Down from the Middle
Taking the time to “understand the other person” and listen to “emotions behind words” will not only enhance your communication skills, but build trust with your career and life partners.
Federal Agencies Must Focus On Emotion To Create Great Government Customer Experiences
Think about the last time you went through airport security. Or applied for federal benefits. Or paid your taxes. How did those experiences make you feel? What specific emotions did they invoke in you? Did you feel comforted, hopeful, and valued – or insulted, frustrated, and nervous? Questions like these are the most important thingsRead… Read more »
So You Survived The Job Cuts – A Survivor’s Guide
What a rough past month it has been for public servants from across Canada. All told, around 12,000 notices have gone out to public servants represented by the Public Service Commission. Personally, I am unaffected by the recent job cuts. During these tough times, it is hard to not feel survivor’s guilt as the processRead… Read more »