Even though workplaces have managers and supervisors, successful workplaces rely on their employees to use self-management skills. Self-management means to manage one’s time and talents in order to reach one’s goals. Supervisors have their own work to do. Employees who can work independently and get their work done on their [...]
Have you ever heard the expression, “Try walking a mile in their shoes?” This is what it means to have empathy. Empathy is a skill that allows us to understand other people’s thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. Empathy allows us to be aware of the emotions and needs of others so [...]
Communication is how people share ideas, knowledge, and information. Everyone has been a part of a team that doesn’t communicate well. It is very difficult to get things done when this is the case. It’s important that the lines of communication are open in order for a group to work [...]
Understanding the role resiliency plays in Bullying Prevention is important, but it is only half the battle. Ultimately, your role is to nurture and grow resiliency in your program participants. If one didn't naturally inherit resilience or grow up in an environment where it was taught from an early age, [...]
“We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say.” ― Zeno of Citium This is a fairly common quote pertaining to good listening skills. It is no secret that good listening skills are essential for workplace success. In order for a team to work [...]
Everyone, at one time or another, will fail at something. This failure could be something professional, like losing a sale or customer. Or it could be a personal failure, like failing to stand up for oneself. To some, this failure will be a crushing defeat. To others, this failure will [...]
Many jobs require employees to work with customers or clients. Your students need to start developing their communication skills so they can successfully interact with customers when required to do so. The quality of customer service is an important factor clients consider when making decisions about where to shop or [...]
In order for your students to deal effectively with bullying they need to exercise self-control. One way for them to increase their level of self-control is to develop their assertion. Assertion is a positive communication skill and a learned behavior. Assertive people communicate openly and clearly with others. Failing to [...]
Everyone has a certain level of self-control. At one time or another, everyone must handle personal feelings and emotions during difficult life situations. Since bullying can be considered a difficult life situation, self-control is a crucial skill for dealing with bullying as well as bullying prevention. Everyone handles difficult life [...]
Are you aware of your level of self-control? What about your students? You may be very aware of your ability to control yourself, or maybe you have never really thought about it. But you can probably tell which students have high levels of self-control and which ones could use some [...]
