Turtle, Teddy Bear, Shark, Fox, or Owl?

How do you handle conflict? Most of us use a variety of styles depending on the person, the situation and our stress level. How we deal with our spouse at home is likely to be different than how we deal with our boss in the workplace. Here are some brief thoughts on the strengths and [...]

On a Quest For Life Success

What’s your coping quotient? When you experience overwhelming changes that knock you out of your routine, a multitude of frustrations that block your goals, infuriating conflicts that test your patience, and internal pressures that make you choke, you have experienced what psychologist call STRESS. How do you cope with stress? When I asked this question [...]

Dealing With Negativity

Let’s face it, sometimes people wig out. It could be your teenager, your spouse, or possibly a team member you’re supervising. They can’t handle the no or the not so good news you had to spring on them. They have an emotional meltdown, ranting and spewing all the negatives of the situation. While teaching a [...]

How to Handle Confrontation

Your peer ambushes you on Monday morning as you walk into the office. In front of everyone she raises her voice in rage about the mess you left in the meeting room. You take responsibility and are glad to clean up the mess. However, the tirade continues with spewing, name calling, and threats. The average [...]

11 Burnout Factors and How to Fireproof Your Workplace

Is your workplace prone to burnout? Creating a work/life balance is not just an employee’s job, it’s their boss’ job, too.  That’s because the workplace plays a pivotal role in one’s balanceability. Whether you are a small business owner, corporate CEO, or leader/manager, it is your responsibility to create a balance-friendly environment in the workplace. [...]

5 Styles of Conflict

How do you handle conflict? Most of us use a variety of styles depending on the person, the situation and our stress level. How we deal with our spouse at home is likely to be different than how we deal with our boss in the workplace.

Your Coping Quotient

How do you cope with stress? One woman said, “chocolate, shopping, and wine therapy.”