Dr. Gary Carlson

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Henry, Change is a factor of our lives today. The change is a thing we can do when we think it through without conveying negativity to someones creativity. Before we shelve it we can prove it as a great idea or one that may not be its time to implement. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Identifying Difficult Interactions

andrew, Approaching any issues with your people is through good listening first. Once you have a handle on what brought them to this point gives you a head start on solving the conflict. If the communicator has someone to listen with sincerity you will have a better chance of moving forward. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Identifying Difficult Interactions

Annette, It is a proven fact that 87% of good communication comes from listening. You approach is a good one to listen intently on their issues and then be supportive with guidance in the correct direction. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Identifying Difficult Interactions

Sharon, All attitudes are caused by some precedent event. If we could discern the activity we can diminish the inappropriate behavior or attitude. What you have been practicing is an excellent technique. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

Laura, Positive talk is an important technique to use for stress and keep marching. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Laura, There is good stress which creates motivation with a reward at the end. Negative stress comes from a trauma or emotional depression. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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The Change Process in an Organization

Bill, You are correct with the involvement of the people. The more ownership in the process by your people helps the implementation. It is a fact the better you plan in the front end the more likely your change will be successful. Keeping a positive attitude and surrounding yourself with positive leaders helps to overcome any sabatours to the process. If the project is large it is well to use some pilot to take out any kinks that may exist and only verifies the need for the change. You seem to have this one well in hand. Good job. Dr.… >>>

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

Alise, Positive stress is when we realize the benefit of accomplishment. Negative stress is when the outcome is not rewarding but seems to be punishing. When we,face e,optional trauma or loss we,need our faith to kick in for better consolation. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

James, There is positive stress and negative. Negative relates more to trauma and emotional stress. Positive stress is related to motivation to succeed and when accomplished a reward personally. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Eloise, All of these techniques are great. The secret is to practice them always. Don't leave any out. This helps to back you life in balance. Dr. Gary Carlson