by Kathy Marcino | Jun 3, 2024 | BLOG, Conflict
We’ve all been there. The alarm goes off, and you find yourself staring at the ceiling, dreading the thought of encountering that person in the office today. Maybe, just maybe, they’ll be out of the office. But that’s just wishful thinking.Their negativity is draining, not just for you, but for the entire team. However, if […]
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by Kathy Marcino | May 13, 2024 | BLOG
You think you’re being nice and doing the right thing. So why do you feel worse❓ We often go silent or with the majority to avoid a sticky situation. Over time, others will take your silence as either not caring, or worse, not valuable. When you’re constantly “giving in,” it’s just a matter of time […]
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by Kathy Marcino | May 13, 2024 | BLOG
Yep, they sure can! ~ Logical/Analytical: can be viewed as critical, rigid. ~ Direct and decisive: can be viewed as abrasive, domineering. ~ Spontaneous: can be viewed as impulsive, lack of focus. ~ Diplomatic: Can be viewed as timid, indecisive. On his “WorkLife with Adam Grant” Podcast with Michael Hartle, Adam discusses the risks of […]
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by Kathy Marcino | May 7, 2024 | BLOG
So, it’s been a minute (as my 15-year-old says). If you follow me on social media, you may have seen my “Tip Tuesday.” I realize that a lot of information is thrown at you everyday, and you may not get the chance to see or apply these tips. But I’ve been told they are pretty helpful mainly […]
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by Kathy Marcino | May 7, 2024 | BLOG
There is A LOT to say about workplace conflict and the best way to navigate it. I could also name at least ten misunderstandings about what conflict means. I want to highlight what I’ve heard over and over from my clients (and from personal experience) and narrow it down to three. All Conflict Is Negative Well, […]
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