by Dr Sharon | Jun 22, 2015 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Time Management
How can YOU make hard conversations easier? Last week we took steps to breakdown unhealthy cultures of silence in order to create clear and constructive channels of communication. Now what we need to master is the art of having tough conversations. It is unlikely that...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 18, 2015 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Time Management
Can you break down a culture of silence? I’m sure, that after the last few weeks ‘food for thought’, it’s become clear that a culture of silence can be more than just a little unhealthy… It can be deadly. We all need to take a stand together and work vigilantly to...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 11, 2015 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Time Management
What is the final type of silence that kills? Over the last three weeks, we’ve looked at three types of silence (Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3) and wa have learnt how to overcome them. Let’s take the final Key Steps together this week and take a stand...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 1, 2015 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Time Management
What is the third type of silence that kills? Over the last two weeks we looked at the first two types of silence (Part 1 and Part 2) that can literally kill people, or at very least kill morale. You can see that the evidence is mounting against the adage,... by Dr Sharon | May 27, 2015 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Time Management
What type of silence kills? Last week we looked at the first type of silence (Part 1) that can literally kill people or at very least kill morale; it was the fear of punishment or harsh consequences. Where have you noticed this happening (at work or at home)? What...
by Dr Sharon | May 18, 2015 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Time Management
Is silence really golden? No, of course not. Although there might be times when it is wise to bite your tongue, too many families and organisations have unhealthy ‘cultures’ of silence. All too often, we complain about injustice, prejudice, inefficiencies,...
