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How to Handle Conflict in the  Workplace Last Updated: January 5, 2018 1:32:23 PM PST Give  feedback Learn about some practical strategies you can use to handle conflict in the workplace. 1. Talk with the other person. Ask the other person to name a time when it would be convenient to meet. Arrange to meet in a place where you won't be interrupted. 2. Focus on behavior and events, not on personalities. Say “When this happens …” instead of “When you do …” Describe a specific instance or event instead of generalizing. 3. Listen carefully. Listen to what the other person is saying instead of getting ready to react. Avoid interrupting the other person. After the other person finishes speaking, rephrase what was said to make sure you understand it. Ask questions to clarify your understanding. 4. Identify points of agreement and disagreement. Summarize the areas of agreement and disagreement. Ask the other person if he or she agrees with your assessment. Modify your assessment until...

Published on June 17, 2015 Dr. Travis Bradberry Author Emotional Intelligence 2.0 & Founder of TalentSmart California School of Professional Psychology We all want  our children to become leaders. Whether they spend the bulk of their days in the mailroom or the corner office, we want our children to grow to be courageous, passionate, and authentic. We want their actions to inspire other people to be their best, to get more out of life than they ever thought possible. As parents and caretakers of children, their path to leadership is in our hands. We can model and teach the skills that will equip them to lead themselves and others in this hyper-competitive world, or we can allow them to fall victim to the kind of thinking that makes them slaves to the status quo. It’s a big responsibility—but when isn’t being a parent a massive responsibility? The beauty of building children into leaders is that it’s the little things we do every day that mold them into the people they’ll become...

The difference between being smart and being wise might just sound like a question of semantics, but really there’s much more to it than that! Smart people focus absorbing as much knowledge as possible and showing the world that they’re cleverer than average, whereas wise people also find knowledge within and aren’t so focussed on showing it off. Of course, a smart person can become a wise person if they’re willing to make a few changes and put in some effort. These eight graphics show the major differences between being wise and being smart. Take a look and see for yourself!     If you’re wise, keeping up with the latest trends shouldn’t bother you too much. Lifehack   Solving problems yourself is all very well, but what about inspiring others to solve problems, too. Lifehack   The way you process information can make a big difference. Lifehack   Wise people know their opinions aren’t the only important ones and are willing to admit if they were wrong. Lifehack...