Penny Wise

Unscheduled downtime has been the directive given by our governments both Federally and Provincially to proactively prevent the spread of Covid-19; so, we get this gift of two or three weeks to hunker down and do some important things.  

Like the Coronavirus that’s taking over our news channels, dealing with negativity at work and the unprofessional behaviour that results from it can infect the whole team quickly.  If left untreated,  workplace negativity could result in these economic disruptions:  A reduction in productivity, Damaged team morale or Increased staff turnover. 

Valentine’s Day is a time where outwardly expressing love is top of mind. There is a way to express Love in the Workplace, and it will build relationships for productivity, peace and profit!  

We can disrupt the idea that the sandbox has four corners because co-creating a happy culture is an inside job. This means thinking inside the sandbox.

Did you make it through the holidays peacefully? If there’s been a hiccup or glitch in your personal relations, this Simple Conflict Resolution Formula will give you a second chance at a peaceful new year.

There is only one way through conflict and that’s through it; not around it, over it or under it. People think that “Playing Nice in the Sandbox” is all fun and games, but sometimes there’s a sandstorm, and someone’s gotta be “king or queen of the castle” and take action before the dust will settle. Have no fear, a Roadmap is here with 8 steps to help you PLAY NICE when the going gets tough. 

Have you ever thought about security, or your own insecurities and wondered how your life could be empowered by finding security from within? Have you ever wondered how you might position yourself differently in the workplace if you felt more secure about yourself?

There’s a funny commercial that plays a Christmas song during this back to school time…“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” because parents are happy to have their children returning to school routines. Are you looking for a new routine as well?

Workplace trust is critical.  Conflict plagues colleagues who lack trust in each other.  When trust is low, the cost is high.  When trust is high, the cost is low and results show. 

Summer is a great time to reflect and evaluate where we’re at and where we want to go based on our goals and plans we had set for the year. Are you on track? Check out my Leadership Tip for some great ideas on how to be more disciplined.