Dr. Gary Carlson

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James, You are so right! We can put together on a plan that gives you a head start for a crisis. All plans should be revisited regularly. Being a leader takes your people through a crisis when they have faith and trust in your leadership. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Crisis Management

Katrena, You are correct with not ever having all the bases covered. But when you have a plan it gives you a head start. Plans should be revisited regularly for updates. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Change Agent or Change Blocker?

German, Change has made who I am today. It takes talent in a leader and team to embrace change and mold it to be workable and a success. Reward for this accomplishment is the feeling of achievement. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

MOHAMMED ARIF, When the classroom is one with excitement and full of positive anticipation is a pathway for success. Students have met with failure before when they feel uncertain about their capability. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Sandra, First I would like to commend you on your energy to complete all the task you have listed. It takes a very good attitude and approach to maintain a manageable stress level with all your responsibility. The key is to keep this balance of relaxation and with mental activity, good health practices, recreation and spiritual rejuvenation. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

Karen, Topics for an agenda should put the action items first. Those that are more priority than others should be on the front end. Prior to the meeting all agenda items should be sent out to those in the need to know. Along with the agenda there should be an explanation of the topic and the expectations for having the topic on the agenda. This will save time to focus faster on the agenda. No introduction will be needed. Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

Jay, Putting the right agenda together is a big task. It is almost impossible to pick times that will work. You never know what may come up. I always put the most important items at the front end and let them take the time they need. Especially if they require understanding for a roll/out or change. Items that need action should be first. Other agenda items that can be table and dealt with through email or individual meetings I leave to the last. Always send out your agenda items with expectations from each item. This will get the focus on… >>>

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Eileen , Good for you! Your balance makes a difference. When we attend to our physical health, recreation, mental pleasure activity and spiritual rejuvenation completes a peaceful existences. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Mohammed, The more knowledge the better. If you have the time to completely analyze the instance or challenge for a better understanding of the correct actions needed you will succeed more than not. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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The Change Process in an Organization

Clayton , These are great coaching techniques. The ability to get all of these accomplished creates a great team atmosphere. You can take on great challenges with your people when you can get them all on the same path with expectations and outcomes. Dr. Gary Carlson