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Our Responses Are Not Necessarily Those of Others

by Laurie Wilhelm
In a previous article, I was taking a look at our natural human tendancy to impose our personal emotions, perceptions or beliefs onto our understanding of others.
I’d like to share with you here …

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Facilitative Leadership
Facilitative Leadership

by Laurie Wilhelm
Facilitative leadership requires the leader to be proficient in communication skills and social skills. It’s a very collaborative style that is particularly useful when leading workplace teams or groups at work. Let’s …

Dealing with Conflict: How Struggles Can Make You — and Your Relationships — Stronger
Dealing with Conflict: How Struggles Can Make You — and Your Relationships — Stronger

by Richard Magid
We have a number of articles on conflict resolution aimed at improving management skills. The following one effectively defines conflict, gives causes of conflict, conflict escalators, and conflict resolution styles.
Conflict is inevitable. It …

How To Go From a “Good” to “Great” Leader
How To Go From a “Good” to “Great” Leader

by Cookie Tuminello

“A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” ~ Author Unknown

Being a terrific leader takes commitment, confidence, and clarity. It …

Negotiation Technique: Acceptance Time
Negotiation Technique: Acceptance Time

by Dr. Chester Karrass
Here’s one of several valuable negotiating tips that Dr. Karrass offers which will better prepare you for negotiating.
The idea of acceptance time is so simple that it is often overlooked in negotiations. …

Different Solutions to One Issue
Different Solutions to One Issue

by Laurie Wilhelm
We’re always going to run into individuals who take a different approach to an issue than we would. It’s natural, however, to want to go with our own solution because it’s the one …

Management: Five Tips for Winning Over Others
Management: Five Tips for Winning Over Others

by Duncan Brodie
Improving management skills is an ongoing process for many managers. Skills that include influencing colleagues are useful in a variety of situations and environments. Here are five techniques in influencing people:
Good managers know …

How to Convince People to Accept Your Ideas
How to Convince People to Accept Your Ideas

by Richard Stone
Influencing colleagues is essential when you’re trying to get them to buy-in to your initiatives. To have better and more effective communication in the workplace, avoid pushing your ideas onto others and, instead, …

Seven Common Mistakes in Leading Teams
Seven Common Mistakes in Leading Teams

by Duncan Brodie
Improving management skills require working on your team communication skills because these are key to ensuring the success of the group. Learn how to effectively lead a group using the points Duncan Brodie …

Attitude is Everything
Attitude is Everything

by Tom Northup
Workplace attitudes can make or break your career. When you do a great job and have a great attitude, you can expect great opportunities. When you do a great job and have a …

If Having to Negotiate Makes You Tense, Consider These Negotiating Tips
If Having to Negotiate Makes You Tense, Consider These Negotiating Tips

by Charles H. Newman
Learning from the experience of others is invaluable. Over the next few weeks, Charles Newman will take us through his hands-on experiences in negotiation. Steps to follow vary from situation to situation …