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What Your Boss Could Learn by Reading the Whole Company’s Emails
August 31, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"Employee emails contain valuable insights into company morale—and might even serve as an early-warning system for uncovering malfeasance...Category: Email, Organizational Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on What Your Boss Could Learn by Reading the Whole Company’s Emails
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Ask These Four Questions Before Hiring a Remote Worker
August 28, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"This manager has worked with remote team for 10 years, and has learned that in order for remote teams to be successful–you need to set them up to do so...Category: Job Interviews, Management-Workforce Relations, Organizational Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Ask These Four Questions Before Hiring a Remote Worker
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How You Speak to Coworkers Should Be Different from How You Speak to Friends
June 4, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"Though business communication may not always be perfectly executed, the "What happened?..Category: Organizational Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on How You Speak to Coworkers Should Be Different from How You Speak to Friends
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Learning a Little about Something Makes Us Overconfident
May 10, 2018 by Jan ShawkeyAuthors Carmen Sanchez and David Dunning (photo, left) take on the idea of overconfidence by beginners...Category: Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Learning a Little about Something Makes Us Overconfident
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The No Excuses Culture
May 2, 2018 by Jan ShawkeySteve Blank (photo, left) discusses his No Excuses Culture...Category: Organizational Communication, Persuasive Messages, Special: ArticlesComments Off on The No Excuses Culture
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3 Things You Need to Stop Thinking Right Now
by Jan Shawkey"Have you ever wanted to reinvent yourself and start all over?..Category: Organizational Communication, Special: Articles, Special: PodcastsComments Off on 3 Things You Need to Stop Thinking Right Now
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Understanding Speed and Velocity: Saying “No” to the Non-Essential
April 19, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"It's tempting to think that in order to be a valuable team player, you should say “yes” to every request and task that is asked of you...Category: Organizational Communication, Special: Articles, Work ProductivityComments Off on Understanding Speed and Velocity: Saying “No” to the Non-Essential
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I’m Your Boss, Not Your Friend; 10 Reasons Why Your Boss Shouldn’t Be Your Friend
April 18, 2018 by Jan ShawkeyDan McCarthy gives his take on the topic at GreatLeadershipByDan...Category: Employee Development and Support, Organizational Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on I’m Your Boss, Not Your Friend; 10 Reasons Why Your Boss Shouldn’t Be Your Friend
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2 Forces for Shaping Conversation and Building Relationships
April 10, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"With the complexity of our changing world, the speed with which decisions are made, and the overwhelming choices available, today’s leader needs to fully understand the invisible forces that shape conversation and build relationships: Intention and alignment...Category: Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on 2 Forces for Shaping Conversation and Building Relationships
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How to Stay Positive about Annoying Co-Workers
April 9, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"So, in those moments when you feel like you need to do some deep breathing exercises in the the privacy of a bathroom stall to avoid screaming at your deskmate, remind yourself of these three benefits and then leave that bathroom with a brand new attitude...Category: Organizational Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on How to Stay Positive about Annoying Co-Workers
