Tag Archives: Communication

Communication is Hard

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

We all do it every day, so it should be easy. But it’s hard. Or, perhaps I should say, it’s hard to do it well.   15 Ways to Talk so People Will Listen can help. Advertisements

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What (Who) is the Problem?

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

If your team or organization is having productivity problems, perhaps the problem is one particular individual. Don’t ignore the problem, and don’t let it slide. It won’t get better without intervention. Combat the Effects of a Divisive Team Member has … Continue reading →

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Listen, Listen, Listen

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

I’m still working on this one.

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Feedback, not Criticism

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

In a workplace, whether it’s a library or some other organization, we need rules for employees, and we need to get along and work together. Really, it’s the same as in a home and family. We need to meet certain … Continue reading →

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Cancel that Meeting!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by

In libraries, we tend to have lots of meetings. I’ve told you this before.

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Don’t Bury the Lead!

Posted on April 29, 2016 by
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We Need Mind-Readers

Posted on April 6, 2016 by

I wish I knew how many times a day I say to my husband, “I can’t read your mind, you know!” Even when we think we’re being crystal clear with each other, there’s so much room for misinterpretation.    

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I’ll Have My People Call Your People

Posted on August 4, 2015 by

I don’t have “people.” Heck, I don’t even have an office, a real job, or a department. But if I did, I’m pretty sure I’d find this article on building workplace relationships helpful.

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What Aren’t They Telling You? And Why?

Posted on January 30, 2015 by

If you’re a manager, whether in a library, or somewhere else, it is important to foster an environment where employees are not afraid to tell you hard truths. 10 Things Your Employees Aren’t Telling You If this is the case … Continue reading →

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Accountability Doesn’t Just Happen

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

If you are a leader, manager, supervisor, director, boss. . .  you have others who are (or should be!) accountable to you. But it is not unusual to have accountability problems, such as staff who miss deadlines or submit substandard … Continue reading →

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