Dr. Gary Carlson

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Thomas, Stress is at all levels. The best practice to reduce stress is how we construct our lives in a proactive manner. Each of us must have a healthy balance in our life. Using mental challenges we enjoy, healthy life styles, physical activity and spiritual rejuvenation helps us to prepare for up coming events. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Identifying Difficult Interactions

Amber, Your holistic view of the situation is right on target. Some people say what they think want to hear but are not really telling you the truth. Your observations can give the opportunity to search deeper into their thoughts. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

Karen, It is our challenge to teach the subject but also to give our best advice on how total performance is expected for the course. Your expectations of performance is the same as life long living with employment and life. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Judy, You are welcome, anytime I can make someone's life a happier makes my day happy. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Karen, Control is at is best is when you can contribute and make a difference. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Karen, Control is at is best is when you can contribute and make a difference. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

Richard, Team pressure should be done for positive motivation. Putting to much stress on a team causes frustration and mistakes. In highly regulated corporations it is a risk to place to much pressure on your people. They may react by cutting corners and possibly working outside the curbs of compliance. The secret is knowing how much pressure your people can take. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Dealing with Difficult Interactions

Dan, When you have reached your conclusion we should always be consistent with our actions. There are some issues that are more of consequence than others. You to handle accordingly. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Karen, We need to only be cognizant on how to handle situations within our control. You are on the right path. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

Don, You are using some best practice techniques. Good for you! Good meetings don't just happen. Appropriate meetings for the attendees happen when everyone understands the expectations and time constraints. Dr. Gary Carlson