Dr. Gary Carlson

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Katie, Anticipating any conflict and playing it out is a good technique. The best result comes from understanding, care and listening but not becoming emotional. It seems you are well prepared for this technique. Way to go! Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

Jennifer, Misguided task are usually thought of as negative stress. Great leaders have asked insurmountable request with great victories and accomplishments. The difference was the leader was a great communicator of purpose. When people understand the expectation and necessity to accomplish the task employees step up to the challenge. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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The Change Process in an Organization

Katie, You have explained the best scenario for team work. By your leadership you have created people who now practice critical thinking and problem solving. ==== Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Randy, The body is always in need of some balance. Physical exercise, mental recreation, recreation and spiritual rejuvenation all helps us be a better critical thinker and problem solver. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Crisis Management

Susanne, Reducing as much as possible the impact by have an organized plan reduces the panic. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

Darlene, Good and bad stress has to handled in different ways. Good stress in often a positive motivator. Bad stress is usually a result of trauma or personal loss. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

Brigid, Everyone is different and we need to be knowledgeable enough to understand behavior of your employees. What happens before the behavior is exhibited? Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Sharon, This idea of anyone can be replace is completely wrong. Everyone that is hired has a worth to the organization or they shouldn't have been hired. People feeling needed and having value makes for a loyal employee. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Shawna, It seems you have all the basis covered. Your total look at yourself and the needs you may have are extremely important. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Darlene, These are excellent ideas and with keeping you life in balance works for you own health. Dr. Gary Carlson