Human beings crave coherence. We long to be true to ourselves and to act in a way that’s consistent with what we believe and value. We want to live and work authentically. This quest for coherence is hardwired; psychologists often refer to human beings as “meaning-making machines.” Our brains create coherence by knitting together our … Continue reading Want to Make a Difference at Work? Tell Yourself a Different Story – Monique Valcour, John McNulty
Tag: organizational behavior
When Staff Doesn’t ‘Like’ a Volunteer — volunteerplaintalk
Mimi talks. A lot. About herself, about her trips, and about her grandchildren. She talks about the cashier at the grocery store who had surgery last month and now is having some pain in her side. It’s all harmless chatter, but staff roll their eyes and avoid Mimi when she volunteers. They don’t want to […] … Continue reading When Staff Doesn’t ‘Like’ a Volunteer — volunteerplaintalk
How To Avoid Hiring Toxic Employees – Tom Taulli
In the early stages of a company, hiring can be a make-or-break decision. Just one wrong hire can ultimately derail the venture. Unfortunately, hiring is extremely complicated and fraught with risk. This is especially the case with founders who may not have much experience with the process. So what to do? Well, I recently reached … Continue reading How To Avoid Hiring Toxic Employees – Tom Taulli
The 6 Worst Kinds of Late People (And The Message They’re Sending) – William Vanderbloemen
You know these people. The late people. They make you crazy. You may be one of these people. The truth is, I’ve been all of these people at one time or another. And all seven of these people make me crazy too. What people don’t realize is how the simple mistake of being late carries … Continue reading The 6 Worst Kinds of Late People (And The Message They’re Sending) – William Vanderbloemen
How to Play to Your Strengths – Laura Morgan Roberts
Most feedback accentuates the negative. During formal employee evaluations, discussions invariably focus on “opportunities for improvement,” even if the overall evaluation is laudatory. Informally, the sting of criticism lasts longer than the balm of praise. Multiple studies have shown that people pay keen attention to negative information. For example, when asked to recall important emotional … Continue reading How to Play to Your Strengths – Laura Morgan Roberts
5 Things You Need to Know Before Hiring Remote Employees – Jessica Thiefels
Remote employees are no longer an anomaly. In a recent survey by Gallup, 43 percent of surveyed Americans said that they spent some time working remotely, a 4 percent increase from 2012. What’s more, the benefits of hiring remote workers are difficult to ignore, including decreased overhead costs and increased productivity. Benefits aside, remote workers … Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know Before Hiring Remote Employees – Jessica Thiefels