Getting along with others personally and in the workplace is a case of adaptability and open-mindedness. For businesses, this is a valuable asset that saves a company time and money. On a personal basis, a person who is able to adapt to all kinds of people is going to be more successful in the long…
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Unity at Work
Stereotypes, discrimination, and both verbal and physical harassment, can lead to potential lawsuits in the workplace and cause a hostile work environment. Teams in these workplaces find unity with their negativity and hate which is contagious. Successful companies have professional work environments which are positive and welcoming for employees to thrive within. Accepting other people…
The Crosswords Challenge
Five across and 10 down. Peace or crosswords. Getting along in the workplace can be challenging. Which crosswords do you use? Are you one who is successful at using respectful communication and plays fairly, or are you one who causes earthquakes and upheaval with cross words crucifying morale? Workplaces are made up of people of…
The Signs of Communication
With communication today, two extremities of communication exist: self-expression and speaking with discretion. Self-expression, or speaking openly on any topic without much censorship or use of etiquette, is common by most of the population. The second, opposite extreme, is speaking with discretion and saying very little in order to preserve one’s reputation. This is more…
Respect the Box of Chocolates
Mysterious, chocolate covered candies of sweetness all in different shapes and coatings lined up in neat little rows, ready to be enjoyed. Referencing the card or box is the only way to tell what might be delighting your taste buds next. Which one is the ‘best’ is hard to tell, but most of them will…
Cultivation of Empathy
In a world where we seem to be separating from each other with our ‘me-ism’, never in the history of mankind has there been a greater need for empathy and understanding of other people. Technology helps us connect, making it is easier than ever to communicate. Yet, despite this, we seem to be more focused…