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If Everyone Just Did Their Job
Wouldn’t it be great if everyone just did the job they were employed to do instead of, Playing office politics Undermining colleagues Protecting their turf Not accepting responsibility when things go wrong Doing the minimum required for their role What could...
Under Pressure?
There are good and bad sides to pressure. It can push us to higher levels of performance or propel us towards burnout. If you're feeling the latter, you're not alone. "Managers who are expected to lead engagement efforts (with their teams) are struggling with their...
When Your Boss Undermines You
What do you do if you work in an environment where your boss undermines you? Should you put up with things or take him or her to task? If those choices are unappealing, a third approach will be explained in a moment. This kind of negative behaviour is...
What Are Your Desks Worth?
Let’s be clear, I’m not talking about the value of your office furniture. The desks in question are your Sales Desks (if you work in marketing or production, don’t stop reading yet). These are the spots, real or virtual, within your company occupied by...
How’s Your Stomach?
How’s your stomach today? Did you sleep well last night? Does thinking about the workday ahead excite or depress you? The three questions above are a good indicator of the amount of control you feel at work. I’m talking about the typical day-to-day routine...





