If you’ve ever raised kids, you already know your advice means little until it’s repeated by someone else. A favorite teacher, coach, or best friend’s parent says the same thing—and suddenly, it sticks. Human Resources often faces the same dilemma. The wisdom is there, but the messenger lacks credibility. HR professionals are trained to manage […]
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Managing Emotions in the Workplace
In the cultural imagination, humans constantly wage war between their emotions and their rational thoughts. The science officer of the U.S.S. Enterprise – indeed, his entire fictitious race – ranks rationality above emotion, which he believes to be separate from logic. Spock, with his pointy ears and blue eyelids, harked not to a distant future, […]
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Framing Issues for Effective Problem-Solving
Updated November 2025 Remember sitting in math class, staring at a page of word problems, wondering, When will I ever use this in real life? Then the outspoken kid said what everyone was thinking: Why are there words in math class? The teacher, half-smiling, gave the classic reply: “Because solving word problems teaches you how […]
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Clear Communication Key to Successful Change
Updated November 2025 Change isn’t always easy, even when you’re among the leaders promoting new strategies to improve your business. In times of organizational change, clear leadership communication is essential. A lack of communication—or worse, confusing or inconsistent signals from leadership—can disrupt daily operations and derail progress. The following tips can help leaders communicate effectively […]
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