As a conflict resolution consultant and accountability coach I help my clients reduce conflict in the workplace to improve their working condition.

I’ve added this program to my training programs because I observe how employees are stressed out more than ever before. The new normal is that we are doing more with less.

I’m always asked the following question:

• How can I keep up with the demands of work plus have a personal life?

A good first step is to set realistic boundaries. I find that many people catch on to this idea immediately. They start making changes on how they plan their day once they think about their own boundary issues.

I use Skype or teleconference calls versus face to face meetings when I meet with prospects.  Everyone is living on the edge and appreciates the driving time that we save.

We all had boundaries as kids such as:

• Be home before the street lights come on
• Do your homework first and then you can play with friends

I find that adults don’t set boundaries for their personal time. Why do people have such boundary issues? If high achievers delegate their work they think that the results won’t be as good as if they did it on their own. They rationalize that “it is just easier to do it myself.” If you don’t take care of yourself…Who will?

I have a question for you…

• What boundaries do you need to set to achieve a better work/life balance? Use Outlook or your Franklin Planner to make time for you!

I hope that these tips will help you start making boundaries for yourself. My next article will deal with New Facts About Stress.

Until next time, this is Joyce Weiss and remember, “You get what you tolerate!”

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As a conflict resolution consultant and accountability coach I help my clients reduce conflict in the workplace to improve their working condition.
My clients ask me to take their team to the next level.

They want me to encourage their employees to see the importance of doing the best that they can…and for the right reasons!!

Here are ideas that I share with my clients:

• Make sure that you contribute more than you cost.
• Some employees think that sticking around for a long time makes them worth more to the organization.
• You don’t get points for just putting in your time.
• It’s your contribution that counts.
• Make a difference.
• Add enough value so everyone can see that something very important would be missing if you left.

I love telling the following story about a football player, Frank Schamansky who also showed legal prowess. Schamansky was the Center Line Backer for Notre Dame. He went to Detroit Law School while playing for the Detroit Lions. He was also a Wayne Country Probate Judge for 28 years. Schamansky was in court for a civil case.

The judge asked if he was any good. Schamansky said, “I am the BEST Center Line Backer.” Schamansky’s coach was in the galley of the court room and after the proceedings he went to Schamansky and said, “Frank you are the best Center Line Backer. What made you say this because you are usually so shy and modest?” Schamansky said, “After all coach, I was under oath!” Frank knew that he added a lot to his team. He was modest and did not brag about his skills but when the judge asked…he just told the truth.

I have three questions for you…

• Why should the company keep you?
• What do you do to raise your bar of expectation?
• What do you do to show value at work?

I hope that these tips will help you in your own professional development. My next article will deal with The New Normal:  Doing More with Less.

Until next time, this is Joyce Weiss and remember, “You get what you tolerate!”

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As a conflict resolution consultant and accountability coach I help my clients reduce conflict in the workplace to improve their working condition.

Lifelong learning is the only way to remain competitive in today’s competitive job market. We must invest in our own growth, development and renewal. This relentless drive to update credentials, acquire new skills, and stay informed is more important than ever before. It creates enthusiasm when you stay on top of the game on what is new in your industry.

Nobody can afford to rest on a reputation anymore. What we consider good today is seen as average by tomorrow. This drive toward an ever improving performance doesn’t guarantee job security, raises or promotions. You can still be a victim of circumstances, even in strong financially successful organization. But it will help you stay current in your field and make you more marketable!

The era of entitlement has ended. Instead take a personal responsibility for your career.

Leonardo Da Vinci never stopped learning. His story amazes me every time I read something about this amazing artist, inventor and scientist. There is a story that he even studied certain diseases while he was on his death bed!

Here is an important question to ask yourself:

How is your field changing and how can you stay ahead of your competition?

I hope that these tips will help you see the importance of continuous learning. My next article will help you and your team understand the importance of adding value at work.

Until next time, this is Joyce Weiss and remember, “You get what you tolerate!”

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Remember the first time you rode that big kid two wheeler bike? It required balance, boundaries and as your courage grew a lot of fun! Joyce uses this simple and universal “bike” lesson to show you how to live a more balanced and productive life.

Her expert insights help us improve the quality of our lives using this universal “balance equation.” We become more productive at the office and happier in our personal lives.

Joyce uses real “life lessons” to help us navigate those inevitable life “bumps” more easily and address real burnout issues with empowering growth options.

This book is for you too, if you are interested in retaining and engaging key employees to become motivated teams. Joyce shares activities that promote high morale, new understanding of  the role of stress, enthusiasm and burn out prevention, This book offers rich insights and action steps to help “shift gears” to produce better results in the workplace, and at home. Take the Ride of your Life! is your own personal “passport” to living the life you really want.

Read what Joe Girard said about Take the Ride of Your Life:

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As a conflict resolution consultant and accountability coach I help my clients reduce conflict in the workplace to improve their working condition.

This article will show your team how to improve productivity which could  add to the financial health of the organization.

Here is an exercise that I used during a company retreat.

I asked everyone to put ideas on separate index cards on what they would do if their name was on the building. I told them not to be sarcastic…only constructive ideas allowed!! I read their ideas during the program while the CEO was present. Of course no one knew whose ideas I was reading.

The CEO implemented many of these ideas which helped with the communication in their workplace. People were listened to. Action was taken…a real win/win for everyone.

Here are some of the ideas that employees shared during the retreat:

• Implement more flexible hours
• Invite small teams to go out to lunch with leaders monthly
• Develop innovative blogs to serve clients better
• Change their inventory systems which helped reduce waste in the organization

These all made the company more efficient and customers noticed.

Here is a tip to use at your next meeting:

• Ask everyone to write down their ideas on how they would change things if their name was on the building.
• Make sure and have someone type the ideas so that no one could identify who wrote them down.

I hope that these tips will encourage open dialogue with your team. My next article will give you tips on how to constantly learn.

Until next time, this is Joyce Weiss and remember, “You get what you tolerate!”

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As a conflict resolution consultant and accountability coach I help my clients reduce conflict in the workplace to improve their working condition.

My clients tell me that they expect more from their employees than ever before. This is a new work reality. You can probably guess the reason for this high expectation. The marketplace is demanding far more these days. Your employer’s high expectation can be a gift that you give to yourself. It empowers you…giving you the best potential and making you a more valuable employee.

I had the privilege of sharing the platform with Gold Medalist, Mary Lou Retton.

She told me, “There is a little difference in people but that little difference can make a big difference. Champions don’t wait for 4 years to make their heroic opportunity. They create their opportunity every day.”

Here are 2 questions to ask yourself:

• What are you doing to commit fully to your job?
• Are you like a champion who makes your heroic opportunity every day just like gold medalists?

I hope that these tips will help you feel even more empowered at work. My next article will help you understand the importance of “acting like you are the owner of your company.”

Until next time, this is Joyce Weiss and remember, “You get what you tolerate!”

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