Dr. Gary Carlson

shaelyn, There is definitely good stress and bad. The good stress takes us to a new level of performance. Dr. Gary Carlson

Jesus , Stress sometimes pushes to higher levels of performance. We get a rush of accomplishment when good stress works for us. Dr. Gary Carlson

Denise, Picking your confident people to confide in is important. When you can trust them to keep your personal conversations private with you and give advice is essential. Dr. Gary Carlson

cindy, Yelling creates an environment of avoidance by the employees. Employees become aware of the technique they become hardened and it has little affect on them. Dr. Gary Carlson

cindy, Great approach. Once the parties know you are fair and will respond accordingly you get to a solution. Dr. Gary Carlson

Pamela, We all need to understand our worth in the work place. Self-confidence should not be at the expense of who you are and what you do. Confidence is a sign of a good leader. When you show your talent it may intimidate someone who is a bully personality. My recommendation is to stay true to yourself. If that is not accepted you are best to move on with your talents. Dr. Gary Carlson

Pamela, Good for you. You have found what works for you. This takes talent on your part to have people see you as consistent and fair with your direct reports. Sometimes this may cause jealousy with some unless you are always fair and consistent with every like issue. Dr. Gary Carlson

Cynthia, Organization is always important for stress relief. Some piles have to be changed because of the level of importance on your items may change. With organization this will not be hard to transfer objectives to different piles according to necessity to address most important items first. Dr. Gary Carlson

Wendy, I commend you on your courage in such a serious crisis. The value of your deliberate leadership and calmness to reassure people helps to do the right things in crisis. Follow/up is necessary to prepare again if necessary. No one thinks it can happen to them but it happened to you so we know there is always a possibility. Your volunteer event is a good release and a way of stepping back by helping others. Dr. Gary Carlson

Amber, There is great value in establishing a community in your work place. There is comfort using the brain trust that exists around you. Keep in mind your opinion has value and it is good to discuss your ideas and challenges with your team. Dr. Gary Carlson