by Dr. Z | Jan 21, 2016 | Business Decisions, Communication, Managing Team Members, Motivation, Telework, Workplace Communication
“I’m struggling with one guy in particular, and I’ve decided I’m going to let him fail on this first project. That’s the only way I can motivate him.” This was a client’s response when I asked how her new managerial role over a team of teleworkers was going. She...
by Dr. Z | Jan 7, 2016 | Communication, Engagement, Managing Team Members, Organizational Development, Workplace Communication
I recently came across a flyer advertising an upcoming workforce engagement seminar titled, “The role of communication in creating an engaged and collaborative workforce.” Do you see the problem with this seminar? It implies that there are other ways to engage a...
by Dr. Z | Oct 9, 2015 | Behavior Tools, Communication
When discussing why his friend went to see a psychologist, Crocodile Dundee was confused and asked, “Hasn’t she got any mates?” Mick Dundee understood the value of true friendship, having someone to listen to his desires and fears, his wins and defeats. We could all...
