There are a lot of corporate stiffs out there. They scoff at attending training programs, and show up daring the workshop facilitator to teach them something. So, when I facilitate workshops, I show up with toys. The stiffs don’t like it. At first. But usually somewhere around 45 minutes into the session, they get hooked….
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Blogging Tips for the Non-Blogger
Many of my corporate colleagues can’t fathom why I blog. Since launching The People Equation three years ago, blogging has opened up innumerable opportunities – not only for me but for those I’ve been able to connect via my blog. But not everybody likes to write or wants to blog. Here’s my response to that:…
Is Your Perfectionism Working For or Against You?
Are you making the most of your perfectionism? If you’re a self-oriented perfectionist , chances are that you’re getting some good traction, because this is a type of thoroughness that’s linked to high achievement and continual self-evaluation. So, striving for perfection has its benefits. But that’s not always the case. Do you recognize this scenario?…
Arrogance at Work – How Should You Handle It?
Is it ever OK to tolerate arrogance in the workplace? This is the central question that became apparent to me after I wrote a post about how to find empathy for the office jerk. After reading the excellent comments from People Equation readers, I realized that a distinction was in order: the answer depends on…
Keeping the Buck: Fighting the Urge to Blame Others by Taking Responsibility in the Workplace
A guest post by Melissa Crossman It’s only natural for people to not want to admit their failures, but at a certain point “passing the buck” becomes a deterrent to productivity in the workplace. On top of being a fruitless discussion, determining who’s to blame for setbacks at work creates unnecessary animosity among coworkers and…