Dr. Gary Carlson

Melissa, Excellent answer, good communication requires a lot of good listening. 87% of communication is listening. We respond so much better when we have listened well. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dolly, you are correct with your analysis. Realizing the necessity to have a plan in place when stress strikes is a good first step. Dr. Gary Carlson

Brian, It is good to have a variety of outlets in combating stress. Keep in mind leisure, spiritual rejuvenation and health. Dr. Gary Carlson

jerry , Team and communication between departments is key to the success of an organization. These accomplishments don't cost much. It is more about process and organization to have these things happen. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dale, Implementation and practice by you can be a personal achievement of a contribution to the purpose of your job. I never needed to consider if the management would see what I learned but if it was for the betterment of the company achievement to a higher goals I would put it into practice. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dale, Implementation and practice by you can be a personal achievement of a contribution to the purpose of your job. I never needed to consider if the management would see what I learned but if it was for the betterment of the company achievement to a higher goals I would put it into practice. Dr. Gary Carlson

Robert, Change with explainable purpose is a very convincing for your people to grasp the ownership of the change. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dale, Your frustration is quite evident. When working with leadership that doesn't match your philosophy or style increases the stress you may feel. If you have attempted to professionally express yourself with no avail it is time to do some reassessment of your situation, It there is no light at the end of the tunnel it may best to move on to a better match in leadership styles more conducive to your thinking. I wish you luck with finding the Leadership you aspire to serve. Dr. Gary Carlson

Melissa, Good point. Obviously there is diversity in our ranks. Dr. Gary Carlson

Marcus, Harboring issues is not productive, You should work for a solution as soon as possible. But! be sure to think it through. Dr. Gary Carlson