by Rebecca Morgan | Feb 25, 2019 | Developing People, Management Training
The morning was spectacular—a warm Gulf breeze brushed my cheeks. Waves scampered across the beach. Meditating on the waves’ delicious sound, color and dance, I observed that even as they were approaching the shore, they were retreating. A small berm lay between me...
by Rebecca Morgan | Feb 20, 2019 | Developing People, Management Training
Many disagreements are caused by misunderstandings. These can be as simple as someone not accurately hearing what the other said. Or they can be misinterpreting the other’s actions in the worst possible way. Two words can head off escalating the misunderstanding...
by Rebecca Morgan | Feb 13, 2019 | Developing People, Management Training
These days we have to be careful about touching people, yet we still want to embrace others, to show them we care about them. Try a verbal hug* instead. A verbal hug is a sincere acknowledgment, said to make the person feel warm, loved, and honored. For example,...
by Rebecca Morgan | Jan 13, 2019 | Developing People, Management Training
Photo: Rebecca Morgan, Gualala, CA You may have heard the term “microaggression”—a form of bullying defined as brief exchanges that send denigrating messages to individuals because of their group membership. I believe we can broaden the definition to any...
by Rebecca Morgan | Jan 11, 2019 | Developing People, Management Training
Photo: From the Mermaid Academy, Boracay, Philippines Odd. Different. Weird. Have you been called one (or more) of these? If so, you’re far from alone. This may be a key to your success. Perhaps you’ve embraced your uniqueness. You own it. You love who you...
by Rebecca Morgan | Dec 2, 2018 | Developing People, Management Training
What is a mini-mentor? Someone who advises you in one area of their expertise. Cultivate many of them. Why? If you don’t know someone well, most people will be reticent to say yes to your request to be your mentor. They are concerned about the time and emotional...
