Almost 450 years ago, Michelangelo wrote on a drawing “ancora imparo” which translates to “I am still learning.” He was 87 years old so continuous learning still applies today as it did then. Not limited to ignorance, what exposure does a team have when people are close-minded?

Wishing to fix or change bad driving habits of others is hopeless. This is where driving defensive skills come in handy to anticipate and react accordingly to avoid accidents. So, how can we apply this to work settings when dealing with aggressive and/or reckless folks who don’t want to share the workplace with others?

Strategic management also applies to how some plan for their careers. But, like so many other things in life, some are better than others so where would you be in five years and how will you get there?

Whether in a career or family related argument, there will be negative emotions so fueling strong emotions will only make it worse for example insulting or not respecting your opponent. There are more examples that just make it hard to resolve a difficult situation so how do you avoid them?

In a recent poll, 84% of respondents said they were angrier than a generation ago. So, what makes you mad at work and how do you deal with it?

Choosing to do something else vs. what is expected can create adverse consequences not only for the person but for everyone else on a team. So, how do you self-correct when the outcome creates a negative work environment? 

Praise is a good management tool to have but sometimes it produces unintended negative reactions. So, how do you avoid misusing praise at work?

Some companies pay lip service to employee burnout in the workplace by claiming they are genuinely concerned in the well-being of their workforce. Looking for cost-effective solutions to solve employee burnout is a dynamic that challenges aggressive objectives so how do you manage burnout in the workplace?