Doing Your Own Team Building

Simple team building exercises can can recommit the team to one another. Such activities can inject energy into the team, improve communication, boost productivity, and reduce conflict. Give it a try!

Is Loneliness a Health Problem?

A survey of 20,000 Americans suggests that the feeling of loneliness is common. A symptom of a larger problem, loneliness can affect you personally and professionally. Those whom it affects should take action or seek help. 

Communicating with Millennials for Peak Productivity

When giving assignments, include “the why.” Millennials are less motivated by simply being told, “do it. When your team needs a productivity boost, consider the strengths and values of millennials, such as team skills, challenges, less fear of change, applying tech to problems, high energy, finding the answer, and pushing the limits of discovery.

Art of Asking for Feedback

Don’t wait for feedback from your supervisor. Request an assessment of projects or assignments you are working on. Preface the request with a goal and be specific.

Passive-Aggressive Behavior at Work

Few people are passive-aggressive as a way of life, but on the job, passive-aggressive behavior can undermine a positive workplace. A private, honest discussion is your path to an improved relationship with your coworkers.