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- Power of Humour: Making it work at the office - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Wendy WoodsI have spent a lot of time in hospitals lately as my dad deals with severe radiation burns. Despite the challenges, stress and lack of resources within the healthcare system, I’m amazed at hospital staff who use humour to put patients at ease. Even a few simple words can get a patient to laugh, ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Reducing Stress One Laugh at a Time - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Wendy WoodsIn today's workforce, it doesn't matter whether we're the CEO or a front line customer service representative - we all face stress. We're often expected to work longer hours and do more with fewer resources. All the technology geared to making us more efficient simply means that we're a phone ...
Views: 2483(1 vote) - Why gratitude makes you a better manager? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Wendy WoodsMakes you more empathetic. People with a strong disposition toward gratitude have the capacity to be empathic and to take the perspective of others (McCullough, Emmons, & Tsang, 2002). Empathy is one of the skills required for Emotional Intelligence which accounts for 80% of success at ...
Views: 1626(6 votes) - Leadership Lessons - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Wendy WoodsLeadership Lessons from BP & Tony Hayward Many lessons can be learned from the BP crisis as it continues to unfold and do considerable damage to the environment. It is an excellent example of how crises demand extraordinary leadership not required in times of stability. Leaders in crisis must ...
Views: 1276(5 votes) - Let The Olympics Bring Out The Best In You - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Wendy WoodsOn Dec. 17, 2009, I watched the Olympic torch make its way down Yonge Street in Toronto. As I cheered and pumped my fists into the air with delight, I was filled with a sense of excitement I hadn’t felt in years - 30 years to be exact. When I was 16, I was bundled off to Lake Placid with my ...
Views: 1122 - The Benefits of Meditation & Why You Can't Afford Not to Try This Ancient Practice - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Wendy WoodsIn my July blog, I wrote about meditation as a great way of managing stress. This ancient practice has many other health benefits listed below. I hope these benefits help convince you to at least give meditation a try. You don’t need to become a Buddhist monk or move to India to start ...
Views: 1180 - Top 10 Tips on Networking - A Critical Skill in the Modern Work Environment - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Wendy WoodsWhether you are self-employed or working for a company, networking is one of the critical skills you need in the work environment. Your network can help you quickly respond to work changes (e.g. downsizing, client loss) by putting you in touch with new contacts and opportunities. Here are 10 ...
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