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Tag Archives: relationships
Being Nice in a Linked World
I recently had a conversation with a colleague regarding how the concept of “being nice” varies across people. In our more connected, over-engaged, and fast paced world, it is easy to become impatient or even irritable and let the “niceties” … Continue reading
Posted in Organizations, Workforce
Tagged being nice, connectivity, interaction, relationships
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Skeptics and Validation
Most of us have spoken to an employee about expectations, given feedback, or completed a performance evaluation. The process tends to produce one of three outcomes: ambivalence, anger, or satisfaction. For the disengaged employee, our comments (regardless of nature) provide … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Organizations, Workforce
Tagged relationships, skepticism, trust, validation
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Personal Networking: Making It Work
As we near conference season, a few readers sent me emails about how to create good networking opportunities. Most of us recognize that networking plays a role in career success and even advocate something along the lines of “its who … Continue reading
Building Bridges
Most of us probably built bridges out of blocks, toys, or sticks as kids. There is a natural marvel we possess as children in creating something that defies nature and moves us from one place to another. Toy makers for … Continue reading
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Tagged building bridges, networking, relationships
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Triangles: Watching the Points
Most of us at one time or another has experienced a triangle. Although triangles can produce different results depending on the participants, when you include three people one person seems to be eventually marginalized, attacked, or isolated. In some cases, … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Leadership, Organizations, Performance
Tagged conflict, leadership, personal interaction, relationships, triangles
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The Power of Being Recognized
Have you ever been at an event and someone came up to you that you knew from high school, college, or even a previous job and asked if you are the person he or she thinks you are? If the … Continue reading
Posted in HR Operations, Leadership, Organizations
Tagged organizational culture, recognition, relationships
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Importance of First Impressions
Most people draw their impression of a person, place, or object in the first few seconds of interaction. Research shows that most impressions are formed in less than a minute and can carry forward throughout a relationship. Although we may … Continue reading