We live in a world where stress is an epidemic and technology keeps us constantly connected. While the pace and intensity of our work culture continually increases, so do stress and burnout. Rich Fernandez is the co-founder of Wisdom Labs, a company dedicated to helping employees and workplaces thrive, through mindfulness and resilience. Fernandez says […]
How do you find a balance between letting your emotions run wild and allowing them to build up? Emotional intelligence expert Harvey Deutschendorf’s article, “How to Handle Emotions at Work in a Healthy, Productive Way” outlines the best ways to create an emotionally balanced workplace. Show that emotions are okay. Leaders should demonstrate that showing […]
Noted author and speaker Gregg Ward’s new book The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation has been named a Top Ten Best Book of the Month by the editors at Amazon.com. Ward’s highly anticipated latest book was published by Wiley and released on July 25th, 2016. “I’m honored that the editors at Amazon have recommended […]
Saying you’re sorry is often harder than it seems. Fortune recently spoke with Gregg about his insights on how to apologize respectfully. In Fortune’s article “7 Steps to Making the Perfect Apology at Work,” Gregg explained why an apology must be completely genuine and outlined his trademark 7-step process to making a “real” apology. Read […]
When stresses and annoyances at work build up, many of us complain to our co-workers. Venting can be a good way to blow off steam, but you should make sure you aren’t disrupting your colleagues or spreading too much negativity around the office. When it’s done the right way, venting can be a way to […]
I’m excited to announce that my new book, The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation, has been selected as one of the Top 10 Business & Leadership books in Amazon’s Best Books of the Month. Released on August 1, 2016, The Respectful Leader is an easy-to-read business fable with practical suggestions on how […]
Wondering what to do when your coworkers talk politics at the office? In a recent interview with Inc. Magazine, Gregg offered some practical tips and suggestions on how to stay impartial during this charged election season. Learn why political discussions can cause a trust gap between managers and employees. Learn more about Gregg’s step-by-step instructions on how […]
Leaders have problems and challenges brought to them constantly. This means their emotions will be constantly shifting, relative to the severity of the problem. “Get Your Shift Together” is the fifth of the Seven RespectfulDo’s. Respectful Leaders are aware of their shifting emotions and work to get them under control before reacting to a situation. […]
Have you ever wondered if email was the appropriate medium for something you wanted to say? Gregg Ward’s article “Phone Vs. Email? Five Things You should Never Do Via Email at Work” was recently published in digital business and lifestyle magazine Alister & Paine. Read the article to see why even though email makes a […]
In a recent JenningsWire podcast, Gregg Ward explained that employees are increasingly being asked to do more with fewer resources, which can lead to stress and disrespect. How do you combat disrespect when these issues have become so common? According to Gregg, “It’s just as easy to be courteous to someone as it is to […]