Dr. Gary Carlson

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Dale, Proactive crisis planning can be done when considering the instances of crisis. Such as loss of electricity, weather hazards, water damage, wind damage, safety and security, catastrophe and life endangerment. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

robin, It is good to take a step back sometimes to think with a clear mind. This technique allows you to reflect without emotion and without outside influence. This works just to prepare for the next step. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Donald, What are referring to is the faith you have for your ability and optimism. These are strong traits for a leader. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Your Crisis Management Action Plan

jerry , Understanding the situation with good communication skills helps to fo forth with a plan of action. 87% of communication is listening to the people who are affected. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Identifying Difficult Interactions

Robert, Being an observer of body language, habits, verbal communication and habits all are useful when dealing with all people. Being able to analyze these traits can help for more productive conversations. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Crisis Management

Rosamond, When we are proactive we protect ourselves and others. There is always adversity that arises throughout our lives but with faith we can be make a difference for ourselves and those we touch. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Crisis Management

James , Good point we cannot always know what the crisis will be. But we can plan for the obvious. This would be loss of physical plant, electricity, heat, cooling or even more tragic a terrorist activity. What would you do and what would your team do. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Dealing with Difficult Interactions

Christine, Remaining neutral is important. There are always two stories for every issue. Recognizing the intelligence of each person and the importance of settling the issue for the sake of the team. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

Kenny, Great meetings are well organized. The expectations of the meeting should be clear for all participants. When people know the direction it is easy to get people back on track to the expectation. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Dealing with Difficult Interactions

Wendal, Listening is the most important part of communication. If we can understand the communicator the better we can communicate back. Listening is 87% of communication. Dr. Gary Carlson