It can be daunting for managers to know how to respond to employee resentment and dissatisfaction at work. Substantial research indicates that employees go to work to find purpose, contentment and meaning and not just to earn money. Few things can sabotage performance and productivity as much as festering, corrosive resentment. There are many examples; you may be excited about managing your team and leading the project until you come
Holding a difficult conversation is by definition not an easy thing to do. Most of us dread having that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach at the prospect of an ugly confrontation. Perhaps you wish to request a colleague to pull their weight on projects or inform someone to stop interrupting in meetings. A difficult conversation is generally one in which we need to convey unpleasant news, request
As a manager, do you feel stressed out and anxious due to having too much on your plate? According to Sydney based coaching psychologist Travis Kemp, nearly 37% of managerial executives are stressed in the workplace. Many displayed mild to severe symptoms of depression and anxiety. Tony Grant of University of Sydney, noted that stress resulted from higher expectations that led to greater work pressures. Working in a difficult or
