When I was conducting my research that led to the Burnout During Organizational Change Model (B-DOC), I asked my participants to identify what they believed led to their burnout. I didn’t offer any potential choices relating to what I thought caused burnout. So, one particular finding left me, well, flabbergasted: A disturbing 57.1% of my … Continue reading What To Do When Your Boss Is Unethical
We've all been told to "network" in order to grow our careers -- but how do you FIND people to include in your network? In this 9-minute video, I share 5 easy ways for you to consistently grow your network -- including the benefits that you will receive from doing so! Remember! Your "network" is … Continue reading 5 Ways to Grow Your Network [VIDEO]
Are we too focused on finding all the answers? As a researcher, I know that this is a controversial thought to express -- but (as every researcher knows) for every question that is answered, several more appear. Isn't this also true in our own lives? We think we know all the answers...but then life throws … Continue reading Why We Keep Asking Questions
Networking is all about creating connections -- BUT your connections don't create a viable network unless there is a mutual commitment to helping each other achieve their goals. The many misconceptions about networking serve to derail attempts to grow and sustain a network. In this 12-minute video, I'll dive into common networking mistakes and provide … Continue reading What Networking Is…and Isn’t [VIDEO]
It's a proven fact: listening is more than just the physical act of hearing. So why do we sometimes "zone out" during conversations? Even though we may be able to hear what is being said, it's only through aggressive listening that we can really understand what is being said -- on both denotative (definitions) and connotative (emotional) … Continue reading The Top 5 Listening Mistakes (What to Do Instead)
What IS charisma? Is it an innate personality trait – or is it a skill that can be learned? Does charisma require you to be an extrovert – or can “shy” people be charismatic, too? Finally, is it really important in business today? Although charisma can be difficult to define, this definition takes charisma out … Continue reading Developing Charisma: Why It’s a Skill That Can Be Learned
Should we expect to find compassion in our workplaces – or should we check our emotions at the door in order to be more productive at work? Is workplace compassion a “nice to have” bonus at work – or is it an organizational imperative for innovation and profitability? According to recent research, compassion may be … Continue reading Workplace Compassion: What It Is, Why It’s Missing, and How It Contributes to Organizational Success
This is video #7 in a 10-part series focusing on the 10 ways that organizations burn out employees. I'll discuss how environments that condone (or encourage) politics can lead to sabotage and employee burnout -- plus I'll provide tips on how to prevent it from happening in your workplace. Dr. Geri Puleo, SPHR, is the … Continue reading I Win…You Lose: How Politics and Sabotage Create Burnout [VIDEO]
This is video #5 in a 10-part series focusing on the 10 ways that organizations burn out employees. I'll discuss how poor leadership leads to employee burnout and give tips on how to build relationships with employees and increase engagement. Dr. Geri Puleo, SPHR, is the President and CEO of Change Management Solutions, Inc., an … Continue reading Do As I Say! How Poor Leadership Creates Burnout [VIDEO]
This is video #4 in a 10-part series focusing on the 10 ways that organizations burn out employees. I'll define organizational caring and discuss how a lack of caring leads to employee burnout, then provide tips to develop goals that create win-win outcomes for the company and its workers. Dr. Geri Puleo, SPHR, is the … Continue reading Who Cares? How a Lack of Organizational Caring Creates Burnout [VIDEO]
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