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6. Judgmental Types We all have our own preferences and ideas, but seriously judgmental people take theirs to an extreme level and waste no time criticizing those around them. Judgmental types see the world in black and white, right or wrong. There’s little room in their view for opinions that differ from their own. You’re either on their side or against them. They tend to have a limited sense of humor, and the joking they do is often of the sarcastic and cutting type, aimed at anyone whose outlook differs from their own. … [Read more...] about 7 Toxic Personality Types To Avoid At Work

2. Express Yourself Effectively Instead of anger management skills, Lohr says people need to learn conflict resolution and communication skills. If possible, try not to confront someone in the heat of the moment. Avoid criticizing or blaming the other person, which will only increase tension. And address your concern in a respectful manner, using “I” versus “You” statements. For example, say “I am upset that you scheduled a meeting without consulting me,” instead of “You should have talked to me first!” Then be willing to listen to the other person’s response, and identify possible solutions. … [Read more...] about Why Venting About Work Frustrations Actually Makes You Angrier

Imagine what would occur if you were to dedicate those 500 days to practicing the application of concepts and skills in the kind of leadership flight simulator I described? The power to actually change behavior back on the job would be extraordinary. In the words of one executive who engaged in this kind of training, “the ability to employ some of the learnings on a day-to-day basis in the workplace and then reflect on them while completing these exercises through [an] app has been incredibly powerful.” The gap between what is possible digitally in that respect and what occurs with in-person events is staggering.  … [Read more...] about I’ve been teaching leadership virtually for 8 years. Here’s why it’s so effective

Letting your mind wander might be exactly what you need in order to regain your focus. It’s just a matter of choosing how and when to indulge in mind wandering. Reading the sports page or checking social media can distract you for half an hour or more, whereas staring out the window until you snap out of your daydream will probably have you back and focusing on your task in just a few minutes. … [Read more...] about Four Strategies To Carve Out Two Really Productive Hours Every Day

Diversity and inclusivity also depends on it. Being a diverse organization means people will be working alongside people not like them. Inclusivity can only be achieved when the same lifelong learning mind-set is applied to how we approach interaction with others. Anyone who joins an organization that is serious about diversity and inclusivity has to be willing to get to know and understand others and be capable of changing, adapting, and questioning what they thought they knew about different groups of people. It requires asking questions, being genuinely interested in peoples’ perspectives, and accepting differences as equal. … [Read more...] about Ask This Interview Question To Hire A More Inclusive Workforce