Interpersonal skills are one of my Big 6. Your interpersonal skills are a key component of your overall success in life and work. Interpersonal skills enable you to interact successfully with others because how you say something is as important as what you say.
Effective interpersonal skills raise you head and shoulders above your competition by supercharging all your communications and interactions. Working well with others gets things done. Get along to go along as the saying goes.
What is assertiveness? I have mentioned assertiveness quite a few times in recent articles. What is it and why 0do you even need it? Assertiveness is one of those things everyone has likely heard about but no-one can easily define. We are often told to be more assertive but what exactly does this mean? What … Continue reading Assertiveness is what exactly?
The Doormats They are the constant pushover, the too eager to pleaser and the avoider of conflict at all costs. They are the passive doormats of the organisation. I'm sure we've all encountered at least one such passive person in our lives. So how can these people ever be a problem to anyone? They won't … Continue reading Doormats Are An Ultra-Passive Problem
. Passive-aggressive people at work This article takes a brief look at three passive-aggressive (aka manipulative-aggressive) personality types you may either meet in work or have to manage in work if they are part of your team. Passive-aggressive type 1 - The Countdown Kid The Countdown Kid is a passive-aggressive type who is likely very … Continue reading Passive-Aggressive People At Work
The Hostile-Aggressive Worker Hostile-aggressive people can be the bane of a manager's existence. This article takes a brief look at three hostile-aggressive personality types you may either meet in work or have to manage in work if they are part of your team. The Big Bad Bully The Big Bad Bully uses various forms of … Continue reading Hostile-Aggressive People at Work