by Dr. Jared Detter | Attachment and Engagement, Blog, Communication
False Assumptions Years ago, I was leading a workshop with a company out in California. This particular workshop stands out in my mind because it was then that a participant told me about a video on YouTube called ‘Notice and Imagine’. He recommended I...
by Bartell & Bartell | Blog, Communication, Tips
There are plenty of reasons to cultivate the habit of asking questions in the workplace. Asking the right questions at the right time can support your professional development, spark new ideas, and surface issues before they become major problems. However, this...
by Bartell & Bartell | Blog, Communication, Tips
“Curiosity killed the cat”, the old saying goes. But we prefer the classic rejoinder, “satisfaction brought it back”. As every small child knows, asking questions is how you learn. And that is as true in the workplace as in any other...
by Bartell & Bartell | Blog, Communication, Guide, Leadership
Most of us are well aware of how much of an impact a manager’s style and approach have on their direct report — and the wider organization too. After all, as the saying goes, “People don’t quit bad companies, they quit bad bosses.” It is...
by Bartell & Bartell | Blog, Communication, Leadership, Performance
Humans are social beings. Indeed, our sense of connection to others is so hardwired into us that it even affects our life expectancy – numerous studies have found that strong relationships make us happier, healthier, and less at risk of premature death. Of course,...
by Bartell & Bartell | Blog, Communication, Leadership, Performance
This is part two of a two-part article about emotional intelligence. In Part 1 we discussed what emotional intelligence looks like and how it can make us more effective leaders. However, just understanding what emotional intelligence is doesn’t necessarily mean that...
