12/11/2018

I Hate Working With You!

CREATING GREAT PLACES TO WORK
Merry Christmas
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Where has the year gone? I'm heading to Budapest on Tuesday for a short trip. For those interested, I will be posting photos on my Facebook page.

I am looking forward to another exciting year in 2019. Make sure you check out our articles and offerings below.

Merry Christmas!

Gregory P. Smith
President and Lead Navigator
Chart Your Course International Inc.
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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIORAL STYLES THROUGH DISC
Emotionally Fueled Behavior Affects Working Relationships
"I hate working with you!" You have worked hard to be in the position you are in today. Along the way you have created a network of relationships. Whether you realize it or not, these relationships are emotionally fueled. Not only can workplace relationships be created on emotion, they are often enhanced, defined, and destroyed as a result of the way we handle our emotions.

Being seen as unprofessional, unstable, and untrustworthy can lead to a downward spiral in your work relationships and put an end to your hard earned career. To keep your emotions and relationships in check, you and your coworkers must realize there is a place for emotion in the workplace. How you use your emotions and how they are displayed contributes to the way your coworkers view you and what level of respect they hold for you.

Where Emotions Fit In

  • Emotions affect the formation of relationships
  • Emotions fuel motivation and performance
  • Emotions affect the quality of decision making
  • Emotions affect the formation of relationships
  • Emotions fuel motivation & performance
  • Emotions make creativity & innovation possible

Reversing Job Dissatisfaction

Overall satisfaction in the workplace has been in decline recently. Some attribute this unpleasant fact to the unstable and faltering ability of people to prioritize engagement with others. Too much time and effort is being spent on the bottom line, creating results and turning out a profit. Where does this leave the employee when it comes to feeling valued, appreciated, and respected for a job well done? As a leader, it is time to step up and say enough is enough. It is time to reengage with employees and to motivate through positive reinforcement. Doing so will improve what has been your number one goal the entire time, generating a substantial and worthwhile profit.

Emotional Inspiration vs. Rational Inspiration

Inspiration, when derived from emotion rather than rational factors, produces better, longer lasting results. Employees that feel an emotional connection to their coworkers and supervisors are more likely to experience a higher sense of self-worth and produce better results on the job. Leaders who take the time to establish these connections are respected more by those around them, create better teams, and are more likely to succeed.

As a leader it’s easy to think rationally when it comes to executing a plan of action to get the job done. You need player A to do this and player B to do that in order to get the work in on time. Instead of conducting a meeting where you sit and disperse orders, have you ever taken the time to stop and ask the opinion of your coworkers? What do they think? What are their ideas? A little acknowledgement and inquiring can go a long way towards establishing your role as both a leader and an emotional counterpart. Beginning at the top, conversation and communication needs to cascade throughout the entire team.

Turning Bad Days into Good

If you are a human being, then it is inevitable that you are going to experience a bad day or two. More than likely, those bad days will carry over into the workplace. Does your entire day have to be ruined? Do performance, productivity, and morale have to suffer because you’re having a bad day? The answer is no. The next time you are facing a bad day incorporate these steps into your routine.

  • Recognize your mood
  • Say you’re having a bad day
  • Identify and control your emotions
  • Remember what makes you happy
  • Your bad mood won’t last forever
  • Take some time to yourself 

Remind yourself that it is okay to have a bad day once in a while. It’s a natural part of life and it’s bound to happen from time to time. Recognize your feelings and learn to manage them in a constructive way

~ Written for us by our associate Gary Sorrell, Sorrell Associates, LLC. Copyright protected. All rights reserved.
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7 Leadership Skills To Become A Thriving Business Magnet
The efficiency and productivity of the entire company rests on maintaining good relationships with your employees. Happy employees are motivated, and motivated employees are productive. A productive team means a thriving business.

These 7 leadership skills will drive your team to success and will bring you from wandering leader to a successful business magnet.

Directive Leadership for Quick Decisions

You call the shots and your employees simply follow through. This type of leadership skill comes in handy in situations where time does not allow for the brainstorming sessions that typically happen when everyone is involved in the decision process. 

We are living in a time when everyone wants to have their say; to feel important and to feel like they are a vital part of the company. However, there is a time and a place when good leaders need to step in and use this particular skill. A good leader will know when to step in and start making the decisions.

Supportive Leadership to Give Your Employees Freedom

This type of leadership skill requires more restraint and trust not to insert yourself and take over. As a successful entrepreneur, you will give your employees all the necessary tools to succeed and then you step back and allow them to work.

A person practicing supportive leadership will develop relationships with their employees by showing empathy, expressing genuine concern, and building trust in their abilities.

Leading Your Employees with Questions

Inquisitive leaders gently guide the people around them with questions. These questions can be to gain more insight into the situation but more importantly, you are asking questions to steer your team in a certain direction. In this leadership skill, it is more about the journey to the goal rather than the end result, often with your questions bringing about creative new strategies. 

Revitalize Your Team with Encouragement

Believe it or not, this is not a skill that comes naturally to everyone but it is vital for an effective leader. You can have an entire team motivated and committed to your goal but be stagnant. 

This is when the right words and the right attitude from you can make or break your team. You would be surprised at how just a few positive words can revitalize your staff and bring them across that finish line.

Empowering Your Team by Extending Trust

One of the most common skills amongst all the top highly effective leaders is their ability to empower their employees. You are not just a person of power with people, subordinates, working below you. When you have mastered the skill of empowering, you are placing more than responsibility into your team's hands, you are extending to them your complete trust.
It is important with this skill to know exactly how much rope to extend. If you give too little, they won’t feel like they have a say in their roles. If you let out too much it could be detrimental to your company.

Reflection for New Solutions

A reflective leader brings authenticity to their employees. You are able to work with your team to reflect on past problems or actions to find new solutions. A great way to do this is to encourage your team to take a step back and try to view the problem from a new angle.

Inspire Your Team by Being a Visionary

Bringing visionary leadership to your organization is like breathing new life into it. When you are a visionary, you have a clear picture of your goal in mind and you can energetically paint that picture for your employees.
Your energy and excitement will revitalize their passion. As a visionary, you know your end result and you are not swayed by speed bumps along the way. You are driven and you bring a new energy to your team..
~ Written for us by our associate Gary Sorrell, Sorrell Associates, LLC. Copyright protected. All rights reserved
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