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November 22, 2015 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

How to Build Trust

At times I invite colleagues and experts to include their insight on communication and conflict resolution on Communicate with Impact. You are in for a real treat because the video below contains helpful information on Building Trust at Work. Tom Borg is a Business Expert who works with small and mid-size companies. He helps them improve their profitability by building their internal communication and trust levels.

Enjoy the video!

Key Points from Tom Borg’s Interview: Barriers to good communication and trust building within a company

Leaders do not go to the people. They waits for their team members to come to them
Leaders are not approachable
Messengers are often shot
Company gossip brings down morale
Emperor has no clothes syndrome

CLICK HERE for more information about Tom Borg’s services. You can send Tom an email at Tom@Tomborg.com.

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CLICK HERE to send me your questions or concerns. I enjoy hearing from my readers plus they get their questions answered. Let me know what topics you want me to write about concerning your own conflict in the workplace “issues.”

Do You Want to See How Your Communication Impacts Your Success at Work?
CLICK HERE to take the easy and fun Communicate with Impact Quiz. You will get your results immediately and learn more about setting boundaries to be more effective at work and in your life. Sound good?
Here’s the LINK

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A recognized expert on Resolving Conflict in the Workplace, Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP is an author, Communication Strategist, and a Certified Speaking Professional. To book Joyce to speak at your event or company call: 800.713.1926 or email: Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com
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Send me any comments that you may have about this article. Loyal readers like you help us find more people who could benefit from these posts to reduce conflict at the workplace and home. There may be someone in your life who is feeling stressed out…who could benefit from the inspiration and knowledge on improving their working condition or home life. Let them know about the “Communicate with Impact Weekly” so they can sign up for their own weekly articles.

Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Communication Strategist

I share powerful techniques on tackling tough conversations to build employee engagement, accountability and improve my clients’ quality of life.

Feel free to call me (800.713.1926) concerning your own team/executive retreats, workshops, on line professional growth coaching, and keynote speeches.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

See YOU Next Week.

September 20, 2015 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

“Got” Personality Issues at Work?

You Really Like Going to Work…Except For:

The colleague who drives you crazy
Your team who is having it’s own drama
Cliques of like-minded people who are very different than you

If you can relate to these issues, believe me, you are NOT alone!

So, Joyce, What Can I Do When Colleagues Drive ME Crazy Because They Are Not Like Me?

It’s not an easy answer BUT we can resolve this issue. Remind yourself that we can’t put our head on the shoulders of anybody else. Realize that some people are methodical while others like spontaneity. Neither one is better than the other. They are just different behavioral styles. Talk to your team member and spin your discussion positively. Use your humor about your differences that agreeing to disagree is a great first step. Check out past posts on Different Equals Different…Different Does Not Equal Wrong.
The strategy below will backfire if your team lacks trust with each other. Send me a private email before you attempt to have this conversation at Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com

Joyce, Give Me a Strategy to Use…PLEASE!

Glad that you asked. This is an exercise that I use during my Communicate with Impact Training.
Ask the person (Let’s call him Brad) if he is willing to have a productive and honest conversation to improve communication. If Brad agrees, start asking him what you do that he appreciates. Let Brad know that you appreciate hearing his statement. It’s now your turn to do the same with Brad.

Now comes the tricky part of the strategy. Ask Brad to tell you what you do that drives him crazy. Set a ground rule that this is supposed to be a positive experience…not a boxing match! It’s important for you to either ask Brad for more clarification or thank him for his openness. Now it’s your turn to do the same. Becoming defensive is not a good thing, so make sure and stop yourself from making excuses.

Check out my article on Creating a Culture of Excellence to learn more on how to have this important conversation.

What About You? It’s Your Turn! I Want To Hear From You

What successful strategy have you used to clear the air with someone at work?
CLICK HERE to send me your questions or concerns. I enjoy hearing from my readers plus they get their questions answered.

Want to share or use this Article in Your Newsletter or on Your Website?

Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Communication Strategist

I teach clients to tackle the tough conversations with bullies and negative people to build employee engagement, accountability, and rock star performance…
The Result? My clients resolve their conflict and they get a better night’s sleep!

Feel free to call me (800.713.1926) concerning your own team/executive retreats, workshops, on line professional growth coaching, and keynote speeches.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

See YOU Next Week.

July 12, 2015 By Joyce Weiss 4 Comments

What Happens When YOU Give Constructive Feedback?

This Week’s Question…
Are you usually satisfied with the response from others when you give constructive feedback?
This a challenge for many people…especially if they “think” the feedback was done well.

Indications to See if The Feedback Was Successful…Or Not
The real test: What responses did you receive after the feedback? Look for actions after you give the feedback.

Do you see positive changes in the person’s behavior or tasks?
Has your relationship improved?
Does the person have a new negative attitude towards you?

Joyce, What Can I do if the Person Didn’t React Well?
I would have an open and REAL conversation about this. For example: “Seth, I don’t want to create any stress between us. I do want to continue growing our professional relationship. I was caught off guard when I heard sarcastic remarks because the constructive feedback was meant to help your career growth…not to be mean. Please let me know how we can move forward because I see a lot of potential having you grow within our company.” These comments may be too forward or not forward enough for you. We ALL communicate in a different style. My main goal when I work with others is to improve communication. We need to take risks in order to create change. Remember, “You Get What You Tolerate!”

So How About You?
What would you say to someone who didn’t react well to your constructive feedback? Where do you need to improve your communication skills? What questions do you have for me on this subject?

I Want to Hear From You
CLICK HERE to send me your questions or concerns. I enjoy hearing from my readers plus they get their questions answered. Let me know what topics you want me to write about concerning your own conflict in the workplace “issues.”

Do You Want to See How Your Communication Impacts Your Success at Work?
CLICK HERE to take the easy and fun Communicate with Impact Quiz. You will get your results immediately and learn more about resolving communication challenges to be more effective at work and in your life. Sound good?
Here’s the LINK

Interested in More Resources to Watch Your Career Grow?
Check out my Communicate with Impact Master E-Course. It’s a great way to learn the newest strategies very fast without having to go anywhere. You can learn at your own pace from anywhere.

Want to share or use this Article in Your Newsletter or on Your Website?

Of course! You are welcome to print this, and any other articles we send, if you use the following byline:
A recognized expert on Resolving Conflict in the Workplace, Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP is an author, communication strategist, and a Certified Speaking Professional. To book Joyce to speak at your event or company call: 800.713.1926 or email: Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com
Visit her website at ConflictInTheWorkplace.com to sign up for your own FREE video series and Communicate with Impact Weekly to Resolve Conflict in the Workplace.

Please CLICK HERE to Leave a Comment or Question

Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Communication Strategist

I help people become top level leaders who get GREAT results.
How do I do this?
I teach them to tackle the tough conversations with bullies and negative people to build employee engagement, accountability, and rock star performance…
The Result? My clients resolve their conflict and they get a better night’s sleep!

Feel free to call me (800.713.1926) concerning your own team/executive retreats, workshops, on line professional growth coaching, and keynote speeches.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

See YOU Next Week.

CLICK HERE to take the easy and fun Communicate with Impact Quiz. You will get your results immediately and learn more strategies to grow your career and make time to do what you want to do in your life. Sound good? Here’s the LINK

June 28, 2015 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

How Effective Are You At Setting Boundaries At Work?

This week’s question…
How do I avoid time-wasting interruptions from others? This is a question that comes up frequently in my programs. People often ask me, “Joyce how do I set boundaries so I can stop interruptions and do the work that I want and need to do?”

Many of my clients have difficulty setting limits with others and speaking up for themselves. Their time is not their own because they are continually being interrupted. They may have a difficult time saying “NO” to the request or demands of others.

We waste a lot of time when we don’t set boundaries when they interrupt us.

International Communications Research (ICR) in New York surveyed over 1000 people on how many minutes per day they are interrupted with things they don’t want to do. This did not include time spent on line or E-Mail. Over 42% of those surveyed said they spend 100 minutes or more every day on interruptions. This comes out to the following:
• 100 minutes per day
• 11 2/3 hours per week
• 26 days per year
And that’s a five week vacation!

While you can’t make up for lost time, you CAN have more time to do what you WANT to do…starting today!

Here’s the SECRET to realizing this dream of having more time to do what you want. Be Direct with Respect® is a skill that will show you how to stop interruptions at work in order to do your priority tasks. It is the art of telling others that you can’t take care of their needs without sounding like a selfish person. It allows you to do what you need and WANT to do and gain respect from others at the same time.

To some, “Can I have five minutes of your time?” really means, “Can I steal more than five minutes of your time?” Energy vampires who ask this question can suck the lifeblood out of you! They are people who interrupt you and complain constantly. Be Direct with Respect® is about those moments which are stolen from you. Stolen moments are when you want to take care of specific tasks and one person or another interrupts you and won’t let you get back to your priorities.

Here is one thing to keep in mind to take back control

CLICK HERE to watch my short video on the Power Talk Formula.

So, how about you?

Where would you like to improve your ability to stay in control of your time?
How well are you able to execute the one skill that you have to manage your time effectively with others?

How do you manage interruptions at work? What would be possible if you tolerated fewer interruptions at work?

I want to hear from you!

CLICK HERE to send me your questions or concerns. I enjoy hearing from my readers plus they get their questions answered.

Take my simple quiz and get a snapshot of your strengths and opportunities of improvement.

CLICK HERE to take the easy and fun Communicate with Impact Quiz. You will get your results immediately and learn more about setting boundaries to be more effective at work and in your life. Sound good? Here’s the LINK.

Interested in more resources to take charge of your work experience?
Check out my Communicate with Impact Master E-Course. It’s a great way to learn the Power Talk Formula very fast without having to go anywhere. You can learn at your own pace from anywhere.

Want to share or use this Article in Your Newsletter or on Your Website?

Of course! You are welcome to print this, and any other articles we send, if you use the following byline:
A recognized expert on Resolving Conflict in the Workplace, Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP is an author, communication strategist, and a Certified Speaking Professional. To book Joyce to speak at your event or company call: 800.713.1926 or email: Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com
Visit her website at ConflictInTheWorkplace.com to sign up for your own FREE video series and Communicate with Impact Weekly to Resolve Conflict in the Workplace.

Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Communication Strategist

Feel free to call me (800.713.1926) concerning your own team/executive retreats, workshops, on line professional growth coaching, and keynote speeches.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

See YOU Next Week.

CLICK HERE to take the easy and fun Communicate with Impact Quiz. You will get your results immediately. You will discover how your communication is impacting your success at work. Sound good? Here’s the LINK.

CLICK HERE to find out how you can start setting boundaries immediately!

May 3, 2015 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

“Trying” to Communicate with Younger Generations

One of my clients sent me a question about a conflict that he was experiencing. Let’s see if this sounds familiar with some of you. 🙂
He felt that social media was impacting the social and communication skills for his 15 year old son. He was concerned because his son had a difficult time speaking at dinner or with the family. Of course this is typical of teenagers anyway. There is something that goes even deeper.

So Joyce, What Do You Think?

Think about it for a moment. When teens text with their friends, they can edit their comments if necessary. I wish that we could edit our verbal communication at those times when we make huge communication mistakes! People who text need to use their mouth to communicate also or else this could be a huge issue in their future. People need to get along with others in the workplace or else there will be huge conflict. Face to face communication is something that we all need to improve upon. Texting is great. I love using it especially if I want to stay in touch with my family. Texting along with verbal communication work well for me! I’m not saying anything that is new here but I decided to bring this up because I’m hearing more discussion about this issue.

What about you

1. Do you see verbal communication go down the tube with younger generations?
2. How have you successfully handled this?
3. What challenges do you still have when you are attempting to have a conversation with a text-aholic?

This is your chance to vent and express your frustrations so we can all learn from each other.
I want to hear from you.
Click HERE to respond to any of the questions above.

Click Here to watch a short video on Communicating with Different Generations

I want to hear from you!

CLICK HERE to send me your questions or concerns. I enjoy hearing from my readers plus they get their questions answered. Let me know what topics you want me to write about concerning your own conflict in the workplace “issues.”

Want to share or use this Article in Your Newsletter or on Your Website?

Of course! You are welcome to print this, and any other articles we send, if you use the following byline:
A recognized expert on Resolving Conflict in the Workplace, Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP is an author, accountability coach, and a Certified Speaking Professional. To book Joyce to speak at your event or company call: 800.713.1926 or email: Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com
Visit her website at ConflictInTheWorkplace.com to sign up for your own FREE video series and Communicate with Impact Weekly to Resolve Conflict in the Workplace.

Please CLICK HERE to Leave a Comment or Question

Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Business Conflict Resolution Consultant

I help people become top level leaders who get GREAT results.
How do I do this?
I teach them to tackle the tough conversations with bullies and negative people to build employee engagement, accountability, and rock star performance…
The Result? My clients resolve their conflict and they get a better night’s sleep!

Feel free to call me (800.713.1926) concerning your own team/executive retreats, workshops, on line professional growth coaching, and keynote speeches.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

See YOU Next Week.

Click Here to watch a short video on Communicating with Different Generations

How to Build Trust

“Got” Personality Issues at Work?

What Happens When YOU Give Constructive Feedback?

How Effective Are You At Setting Boundaries At Work?

“Trying” to Communicate with Younger Generations

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