Stay calm with deep breathing. Listen to understand, not to be right Use “I” statements to express your feelings or needs Seek common ground around shared values Acknowledge the other person’s perspective even if you don’t agree Focus on the problem, not the person Be willing to compromise Take responsibility...
Maintain Confidence & Momentum Toward Your Goals
People are more likely to rally around change when they understand the reasons behind it. Explaining the "WHY" provides clarity and builds emotional connection. Repetition is critical—reiterate the "WHY" consistently to allow the concept to solidify in people's minds. Go the extra mile by linking the purpose to personal benefits. When employees see...
Emotional Intelligence – Self Management – Social Awareness
Start With The Basics - Emotional Intelligence In 2025, emotional intelligence (EI) will set exceptional leaders apart. EI isn’t just about managing emotions and the soft stuff—it’s about fostering accountability, reframing mistakes, and seeing things from others' perspectives. Leaders who master these skills create stronger teams, reduce conflict, and drive...
You Can Change Your Mindset—And Your Life
The way we think shapes how we experience life. When we shift our mindset, we don’t just change our perspective—we rewire our brains and alter our biology. Belief in ourselves fuels action, and that action transforms our reality. Inspiring Stories of Transformation The 4 Minute Mile is Crushed For years,...
Recognize, Release and Respond to Anger
Have you ever noticed that the angriest person in the room is often the one who points out mistakes or problems everyone else is avoiding? While anger has this energy to propel us into action, typically it creates tunnel vision, disrupting our ability to see the full picture. If unchecked,...
Expanding Perspectives Can Change Everything!
Have you ever been surprised by how differently someone sees the world? Even when we share experiences, our unique upbringings, beliefs, and biases shape our conclusions in distinct ways. Ask your team to answer each of these questions independently and then share your answers. Question 1: A peer of yours...
Managing Anxiety and Overthinking
Anxiety and overthinking can creep into our lives unexpectedly, even if you don’t consider yourself an over-thinker. A trigger sets your brain into overdrive, and soon, thoughts begin to spiral. It's not the initial thought that creates the problem—it’s the habit of letting those thoughts repeat and expand. The more...
Reframe Your Words, Transform Your Workplace
As leaders in manufacturing, your thoughts and words have a profound impact not only on your mindset but also on those you work with daily. Let’s take a moment to consider how your internal dialogue and external communication shape your experiences and outcomes. How often do you pause to reflect...
A QUICK GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
When we recognize our emotions and control our behaviors, we are practicing Emotional Intelligence. Note the 4 important aspects of Emotional Intelligence below: Self-Awareness is the ability to understand what motivates you and what pushes your buttons. Then you are aware of how you respond. Best Practice Tips: · Do...
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
Here is a true story about one of my favorite “Diamonds in the Rough”. I was a new Manager in a company and getting to know my team. My supervisors were complaining about a particular employee who was always late for work. Although they all agreed he was a...