The fact of the matter is you will get interrupted at the office. And it’s up to you to manage how and when others are allowed to interrupt you. Action – So, establish some boundaries by classifying the type of interruptions you’ll allow into one of four categories:- Class A interruptions are for issues you…
Frank wants to partner with me on some interesting projects. I’d like you to help me decide if I should work with him. Rate him on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being “absolutely yes” by using what I’m going to tell you about him. I’ve checked Frank out thoroughly and I’ve discovered…
A basic principle in psychology is that people will move toward something that feels good and away from things that cause pain, both physically and emotionally. Unfortunately we often think, then, that if we scold someone for doing something we don’t like, they won’t do it again to avoid the pain of the reprimand. But…
Dealing with difficult people is, well, difficult! Although we may not enjoy dealing with those people who are argumentative and negative, they provide us an opportunity to learn things about ourselves. Such as: how we present and discuss our ideas how we manage conflict how fortunate we are in our own lives what we may…
