by Rebecca Morgan | Nov 8, 2018 | Developing People, Management Training
Frivolous: unworthy of serious attention; trivial; of little value. “And then he said…then she said…and then…and then…” and on and on. Have you been on the listening end of frivolous talk? You know it when you hear it, when someone...
by Rebecca Morgan | Nov 6, 2018 | 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 | Oct 18, 2018 | Developing People, Management Training
“Why stay we on the earth except to grow?” —Robert Browning Most people would agree with Browning. Unfortunately, growth doesn’t always come easily; often we feel “stuck.” If you’re feeling stuck, here’s a formula to help you get unstuck: Awareness Awareness is the...
by Rebecca Morgan | Sep 20, 2018 | Management Training
Photo: Rebecca Morgan, Seville, Spain It happens at work: “She won’t want to be on the committee. She’s too busy.” “He wouldn’t like this new project. He likes what he’s doing now.” “He has a family at home so...
by Rebecca Morgan | Aug 30, 2018 | Management Training
“I need to vent” is an oft-heard expression when one is frustrated. Great that the person is clear on what they need. However, they often vent indiscriminately to whomever is within earshot. I’ve had strangers express their frustration to me, even...
by Rebecca Morgan | Aug 23, 2018 | Management Training
I’m sure I’m not the only one who bristles when someone asks, “Can I give you some feedback?” It’s usually unsolicited advice about something the giver feels you did wrong.Rarely is there any inquiry first into your reasoning for the...
