People are wearing themselves out. Are you one of them? One study on professional services firms found that the majority of respondents said their jobs were“highly demanding, exhausting, and chaotic.” If that sounds like you – or if you are heading that direction – you may end up with “hurry sickness.” This malady was first identified more than fifty years ago by two … [Read more...] about Do You Suffer from Hurry Sickness?
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How to Change Your Workaholic Habits
It is very easy to become workaholic in today’s fast-paced world. Workaholic tendencies can be a big problem for us. It can lead to lower quality of work, damaged relationships, and can even rob us of the joy we have for life. If you want to change . . . here are some ideas – based on a recent article in Harvard Business Review. First – a definition. Being a … [Read more...] about How to Change Your Workaholic Habits
Improve Your Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement is one of the top priorities for leaders of teams these days. Research tells us that engaged employees perform at higher levels and drive organizational results. It also tells us that engaged employees stay with the organization longer. This is very important as workplace attrition continues to be a big problem for many organizations. Following are … [Read more...] about Improve Your Employee Engagement
Master Conflict Resolution
Conflicts are a natural part of work life. Inherently, there is nothing wrong with conflict – and constructive conflict can be very helpful for a team’s performance. This is because high performing teams get the best ideas out in the open and then respectfully evaluate which is best for the organization – without personal agendas getting in the way. But how do we work … [Read more...] about Master Conflict Resolution
Disarm Your Stress: Tools to Navigate Life and Work Challenges with Ease
What Is Stress and Its Impact We all experience stress. It’s the feeling we get when things feel overwhelming, out of control, or too much to handle. Maybe it’s a busy day at work or school, a disagreement with a friend or co-worker, worries about the future, politics, or events around the world. Stress isn’t just in our heads. It affects our whole bodies, making it hard … [Read more...] about Disarm Your Stress: Tools to Navigate Life and Work Challenges with Ease