Start to Appreciate, Not Dread, Difficult Conversations at Work
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
At Proffitt Management Solutions, we recognize that some of the most influential coaching techniques have roots in history. The Socratic Method, an approach crafted by
What impact do your leadership communications have? Do they result in people feeling more valued and able to contribute? Do they bring people together to
People are naturally drawn to leaders who establish trust and confidence through powerful interpersonal communication. When managers and leaders communicate interpersonally, employees feel cared for
Are you practicing deliberate communication? If you polled all of your employees, you might be surprised by the results… Managers and leaders commonly assume that
The greatest managers and leaders recognize that success relies on strong communication skills. Unfortunately, we all too often see how poor communication causes multiple obstructions,
I am amazed to see how managers and leaders continue to assume greater responsibilities with increasing demands for faster commerce, responses and results. Information overload
Successful leaders who practice ethical persuasion are transparent, honest, vulnerable and accountable. They engage their employees in planning and two-way communication. They inspire dedicated and
Researchers have been studying persuasion and what causes us to buy-in to an idea or action for over 50 years. While we’d like to believe
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
The term “glass ceiling” evokes an image of an invisible, yet unbreakable, barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership, especially in
The world of quantum physics with its electrons, quarks, and uncertainty principles may seem far removed from the art of leadership. However, the quantum world