by Joanie Connell | May 31, 2023 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Listening
During a critical team meeting at a fast-paced tech startup, Miguel, a zealous programmer, openly criticized his coworker Victoria’s proposal. “This plan is ridiculously flawed and unworkable. I can’t believe you wasted our time with this,” he...
by Joanie Connell | May 1, 2023 | Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership
How do you get comfortable delivering feedback to people? How do you do it in a nice way, so it’s not awkward or demeaning, but not so nice that it gets ignored? Here are some tips. First, let’s acknowledge that giving feedback can be hard, especially if you don’t...
by Joanie Connell | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog, Employee Engagement and Retention, Managing Change, Resilient, Values
Research has shown that separation between work and life can be very important for health and wellness, as well as for work and life satisfaction. When people work from home, the separation disappears. People may end up working in the kitchen or bedroom. Kids or other...
by Joanie Connell | Jan 25, 2023 | Careers, Leadership, Values
Authenticity has resurfaced as a buzzword in the workplace. In the early 2000s, authentic leadership became popular in response to Bill George’s 2003 book called Authentic Leadership. Leaders found that being more genuine and transparent helped them build trust among...
by Joanie Connell | Dec 1, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement and Retention, Empowered, REAL Life Skills, Resilient
Give yourself a gift this holiday season. Read this blog. I promise you will learn how to feel less stress and more happiness. “’Tis the season to be jolly,” they say. But let’s be honest. It’s not always easy to stay positive, especially when there’s conflict...
