Feb 18, 2021 | Latest Articles
COVID will forever be ingrained in our minds as a time of great loss in its many different forms. With loss comes grief, a topic people often don’t feel comfortable talking about. While grief can feel isolating, it is important to remember the power it has in bringing...
Feb 17, 2021 | Latest Articles
How to Talk About the Loss of a Loved One: Dos and Don’ts of Comforting Others Advice and comments from readers of the Crucial Skills Newsletter who have lost loved ones What to Say Simply say, “I’m sorry” A simple “I’m sorry” says it all for me. I know people mean...
Feb 10, 2021 | Change Anything, Latest Articles
Forty years ago, management scholar Aubrey Daniels brought the business world to a startling realization: an organization can’t improve if its people don’t improve. The planet responded with a resounding, “Duh.” So Daniels went a step further: The best way to help an...
Feb 4, 2021 | Latest Articles
For many of us, work will never be the same. The COVID-19 pandemic created turbulence in every aspect of our work life — from the daily commute to our physical environment to the way we communicate with colleagues and clients. Millions of people around the globe have...
Jan 28, 2021 | Conversations, Latest Articles
December 2, 2020by Justin Hale Dear Justin, In our organization we are meeting more than ever but our meeting effectiveness is down dramatically. The issues we see include: No clear direction Too much time spent ranting or venting Less listening and more talking Stuff...
Oct 10, 2019 | Articles, Conversations, Latest Articles
A new South African study, conducted by corporate culture experts, The Human Edge, has found that one out of three managers can’t handle high-stakes situations and as a result their teams are less successful. Helene Vermaak, Director at The Human Edge says, “A...