Dr. Gary Carlson

Priscilla, Humor is always a good thing for employees as long it isn't at the mercy of an individual. Humor in poor taste hurts moral. Dr. Gary Carlson

Ricky, I don't often reveal my stress at home but I know as you do when I need a shoulder to release my stress she is always there. This can also be a trusting friend. Dr. Gary Carlson

Allison, You can gain a lot from just studying tone of voice and body language. The key is not to change your body language or tone. Calm and in control is the best practice. Dr. Gary Carlson

Allison, All of your techniques are excellent. I worked with behaviorally disordered students in special education for 20 years and always told my to use the same techniques you are using. Dr. Gary Carlson

Patrick, Your reaction is a good one. I worked with behaviorally disordered students in special education for 20 years and I always explained with the teachers their emotion was key to keeping control of the situation. We never should allow our emotions to rise the level of the person in front of you. If you stay calm they will soon or later begin to come down to your level. Dr. Gary Carlson

Patrick, An agenda should reflect the expectations of the meeting. Sideline off the subject discussions keep you from achieving the expectations. The entire members of the meeting should be aware of the purpose of the meeting and the outcomes expected. if the group has this clear cost information they know when you bring them back to the subject it helps to achieve the purpose of the meeting. Dr. Gary Carlson

Lou, Exercise is important to relieve stress. Keep in mind other practices are essential like good health practices, mental refreshing leisure and spiritual rejuvenation. Dr. Gary Carlson

Robert, Sometimes progress is hard see until the completion of the product. The outstanding part of achieving is the final moment when you have met your goals. Dr. Gary Carlson

Anne, Our bodies and minds don't discriminate with work stress or home. It is necessary for us to use good stress reduction practices for both. Keep your emotions in tact and proceed with a clear mind. you will have better solutions to the stress if you can think clearly. Dr. Gary Carlson

Ana, Listening is 87% of communication. Your approach will always yield you with understanding and clear cut responses. Dr. Gary Carlson