by Kathy Marcino | Oct 18, 2024 | BLOG
Expectations: We all have them, don’t we? But have you ever considered whether our expectations of ourselves align with those of others? If not, it can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. Imagine if you set a deadline for someone and they miss it. It’s natural to feel frustrated and perceive them as unreliable or lazy. […]
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by Kathy Marcino | Mar 7, 2022 | BLOG
I’ll be honest, I tend to have Shiny Object Syndrome ~ SQUIRREL! Did it ever get me into trouble with a manager or client? Yep. I’ve had to work hard over the years, to be present and hone my listening skills. “Unfortunately most people don’t remember because they don’t hear it in the first place.” […]
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by Kathy Marcino | Feb 7, 2022 | BLOG, Leadership
Eye roll.We’ve ALL had this experience at one time or another in our careers. And right now, it’s even more heightened with managers and their teams working remotely. If you’re a leader in your organization, like it or not, what you do and say has a DIRECT impact on your team’s psyche. For the last few months, […]
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by Kathy Marcino | Jun 16, 2021 | BLOG, Conflict
See how employees react under pressure in this thought-provoking video by KMMDISC. Explore the common reactions and strategies for managing stress, and learn to build resilience for a more productive and successful workplace. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBC-UV5sqMtOouD_Lib97Gw
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by Kathy Marcino | Jun 16, 2021 | BLOG, Conflict
“Conflict in virtual teams is more likely to be negative for performance, and is more likely to escalate.” Lindred Greer, Stanford. So, we’ve been at this remote thing for a while now. With many of my clients, it’s working well, others not so much. The main culprit? Miscommunication. You know how sometimes you read an […]
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