By Clemens Rettich, on May 24th, 2010%
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Anger is a natural emotion that has its place, but rarely in the workplace. When we respond to injustice, disrespectful behaviour, or threats, anger can be a useful tool. However, uncontrolled anger or aggression only lead to more conflict and have no place at work or at home.
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By Clemens Rettich, on April 11th, 2010%
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How to keep the wheels turning even when you aren’t looking…
The Problem: you want your staff to go the extra mile. You want your team to take some risks. You want your employees to ‘get the big picture’ and do what it takes to make it happen. . . . → Read More: Perpetual Motion Management
By Clemens Rettich, on February 23rd, 2010%
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A corporate fixer who makes a commitment to listening to rank-and-file employees? A major British Columbia lumber producer who will focus on quality over quantity? I know… I shouldn’t hold my breath.
On the other hand, an article in a Vancouver Island paper (Cowichan News Leader) “Meet Western Forests Products great . . . → Read More: From Board-Feet to Sustainable Relationships?
By Clemens Rettich, on January 2nd, 2010%
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You know what you want. You know what to do. So why is nothing happening?
There are thousands of texts and approaches in the productivity & success universe. Many of them are good, some are great. Some, like the writings of Marcus Buckingham approach genius in their . . . → Read More: The Difference Between Getting Lost & Getting There