by Scotty Sanders | Nov 8, 2021 | Relationships
Both paperwork and peoplework are important. However, paperwork should be a means to the end. The end is peoplework! Signs of a Paper Pusher Consider people as interruptions. Tend to run over people (insensitive). Not good listeners. Impatient, tend to say, “Out with...
by Scotty Sanders | Feb 10, 2021 | Personal Development, Relationships
12 STEPS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT 7. SPEAK THE TRUTH RESPECTFULLY Speak truth, but with love (Velvet brick). 8. ATTACK THE PROBLEM, NOT THE PERSON Don’t use “you” statements; use “I” statements. 9. DEAL WITH SPECIFIC AREAS, NOT GENERALIZATIONS Specifics will help the...
by Scotty Sanders | Feb 6, 2021 | Personal Development, Relationships
12 STEPS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT 1. LEARN TO EMBRACE AND RESOLVE CONFLICT Not by flight or fight; be proactive. 2. ADDRESS YOUR ANGER APPROPRIATELY Don’t make it worse by your actions. 3. SEEK UNDERSTANDING, NOT VICTORY Learn to listen. Your goal is not to win. 4. ...
by Scotty Sanders | Jan 19, 2021 | Personal Development, Relationships
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE CONFRONTED (A Good Follow-Up on Resolving Conflict) Five Rules to Follow: 1. Don’t Get Defensive We tend to defend ourselves. 2. Thank the Person For Coming Directly To You Yes, thank them! They could have complained to others...
by Scotty Sanders | Dec 3, 2020 | Relationships
THREE TYPES OF PEOPLE GIVERS- TAKERS- MATCHERS 1. MATCHERS Most people are matchers; they are willing to share as long as others do the same. 2. TAKERS These people automatically think of themselves first. They consider their interests ahead of others...
by Scotty Sanders | Sep 25, 2020 | Relationships
As a leader with people reporting to you, your day revolves around relationships. I want to share with you what I believe are the three main causes of relationship crashes in the workplace. FAILURE TO HONOR AND RESPECT OTHERS Everyone deserves honor and respect. ...
