Dr. Gary Carlson

Janette, Meeting prep requires some activity where each person will have an assignment for the meeting. Require individuals to be interactive before the meeting. Create teams to report on the progress o their research or dedicated interaction from interviewing others. Dr. Gary Carlson

levon, Agenda's need to be built by priority. Information needs to be shared prior to the meeting. A clear statement of the expectations needs to be shared for the purpose of the meeting. Redundant conversation needs to be eliminated. Gather information without debates. These simple rules of meeting planning will help to move on the meeting with a meaningful outcome. You people will appreciate your organization. Dr. Gary Carlson

Spencer, 87% of great communication comes from listening. Verbal is the response to great listening. You ability to assess and read between the lines of what they are saying is the key to achieving new and greater levels. Creating supportive behavior is through listening and using your coaching ability to move forward. Dr. Gary Carlson

Yamil, It is always a plus to have people who will test a plan and theories. When this is the case the plan usually will pass the test of being a viable plan. Dr. Gary Carlson

Yamil, Planning is essential. Crisis plans help to give you your plan "A" and if it needs to be adjusted you can move in alternative directions. It is a good way to start your actions in time of crisis. Dr. Gary Carlson

Kourtnee, Every task needs to fit into the mission of the company. If your challenges are being met with success then their has to be support for those who are achieving. The beauty of working with many people is there is a diversity on approaching the challenges. We don't have to be alike to succeed in the process. Dr. Gary Carlson

Kourtnee, Your ability to see the issue on a reasonable and equitable level helps to come up with a fair and just direction. Hearing both sides is a essential to good leadership. Dr. Gary Carlson

Kourtnee, Communication is key to success in any work related relationship. 87% of communication is listening. It sounds like everyone listened and an agreeable outcome was set. Dr. Gary Carlson

Jeri-Lyn, You make a very good point. Stress can be positive or negative. Positive stress is when you are motivated and you can see the rewards at the end of the tunnel. Negative stress is from trauma, emotional breakdown, personal problems, or a loss that personally affects you. In the negative side we must be prepared to use good stess techniques to combat the negative effects on you. Dr. Gary Carlson

Charlotte, Positive stress leads to motivation to for rewards and accomplishment. Negative stress comes from trauma and emotional stress. This kind of motivation or stress is usually caused by depression for the feeling of failure. Using your stress techniques you can overcome negative stress and survive for the next challenge. Dr. Gary Carlson