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Re: 5 Conflict Resolution Tips for the Workplace

W at Off-Road Finance — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:43:32 -0000

I would add "get off email" - conflicts almost always get worse when carried out via email in my experience.

Re: 5 Conflict Resolution Tips for the Workplace

Bryce Christiansen — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:15:03 -0000

Thanks Harleena,

It doesn't surprise me that you are pretty good at handling conflict. And more likely, you are probably preventing it.
Thanks for adding to the conversation.

Bryce

Re: 5 Conflict Resolution Tips for the Workplace

Harleena Singh — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:23:49 -0000

Happens with the best of us!

Conflicts take place in our daily life, whether we are working outside or within with our own families. But yes, when I was working at a full time job a few years back, we did have a few conflicts, though nothing ever happened with me. I guess your tips are something that everyone needs to use.

The best of them being to remain calm and composed and let things pass, which is most important.Also, always have a positive outlook and give the other person benefit of the doubt and try to place yourself in their shoes too. It makes a lot of difference to understand things from their side then.
Thanks for sharing. :)

Re: 6 Good Reasons Work-Life Balance is More Important than Money

Dave — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 03:31:05 -0000

I really like this article and certainly think that these 6 points that you make are core to a good work-life balance.

Re: How To Stay Motivated When You’re Underemployed

Manickam Vijayabanu — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:04:56 -0000

Bryce,
Nice post. I like the point "Learn new skills". where most times we tend to go way behind. Job trend always welcome for new stuffs and new skills. Identify the right path and putting our effort on that root makes much difference in our job profile.

Thanks for the nice post.

Re: How To Stay Motivated When You’re Underemployed

W at Off-Road Finance — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:12:23 -0000

"You are not your job" is probably the best advice any young employee could get. No one wants "Dedicated Employee" etched on their tomb stone.

Re: The Simple Secret to Ruling The World…Someday.

Shantel Flemming — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:39:15 -0000

Juha, EJ gave me the link to this post, how awesome is your sphere being ;-) Lol. "He was basically telling me to focus my energy within my existing sphere of influence." <--- This sentence has led me to have a change in thinking. Baby steps first right? I remember trying to create an online book club and now figuring out why it failed. I was so caught up in the NUMBER of people joing that I failed to interact with the member I already had. It makes one want to try again in a different mind frame. I'm sure if I would have spoken, chatted or even posted comments with my current members, they would have enjoyed it and told more people about it. Well done Juha.

Re: How To Stay Motivated When You’re Underemployed

Bryce Christiansen — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:08:51 -0000

Thanks for the thoughtful comment.

If you focus on what you don't have, you're going to be using a lot of energy that could be focused on what new opportunities you might be able to pursue.

If you only worry about being under valued in your career, than you're not likely to change your situation. That requires action and you said it well.

Bryce

Re: Where to Look If You Want the Best Starting Salaries for Your Major

tee — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:02:13 -0000

hey does anyone know what a marketing major would make after 5 years in the field and then perhaps 10 years ?

Re: How To Stay Motivated When You’re Underemployed

Momentum — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:38:10 -0000

When I meet people who are unemployeed or are currently looking for a job they very often tell me they want to find out what they want to do and are overwhelmed because "they just don't know what they REALLY want to do". They often struggle with this question and I tell them to look at the problem of unemployement from a differnt perspective.

They essence is: it does not matter what you want. It only matters what opportunities you have or which opportunities you create for yourself. So instead of sitting around and daydreaming what you want, focus on creating new opportunities and then find out if this is something you want to do.

I made the experience that this is less frustrating for people who are not willing to give everything in their life to work on the life that they want but who instead focus on their potential opportunities and then evaluate them based on their wants.

I think your points contribute very well to create more opportunities.

Re: The Simple Secret to Ruling The World…Someday.

Juha Kaartoluoma — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:23:58 -0000

Very important distinction. Thanks for your comment.

Re: The Simple Secret to Ruling The World…Someday.

Juha Kaartoluoma — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:21:44 -0000

Thanks Justus!

Re: The Simple Secret to Ruling The World…Someday.

Manickam Vijayabanu — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:33:41 -0000

Yes Bryce. J
We moved from Baltimore to Iowa due to job shift. I am with John Deere now.

Indeed, It took long time to settle family and busy with Daughter and her school activity.

Just started posting articles @ Mediacrayon when find leisure
time and love to see you there. J

Let me surely come here often and post my comments.

Thanks Bryce.

Re: The Simple Secret to Ruling The World…Someday.

Justus — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:57:02 -0000

Thank you very much for sharing your insights. It is always nice to listen to people thinking outside of the box. I will try to implement your advice! Nay, I _will_ implement them.

Re: The Simple Secret to Ruling The World…Someday.

Bryce Christiansen — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:23:52 -0000

Hi Manickam,

Long time no see. Appreciate your words as always. I'll have to stop by and see what you're up to these days.

Bryce

Re: The Simple Secret to Ruling The World…Someday.

Bryce Christiansen — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:19:15 -0000

Thanks Anthony for stopping by. Love your input, very insightful.

Re: The Simple Secret to Ruling The World…Someday.

Manickam Vijayabanu — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:05:47 -0000

Hi Bryce,

Nice Article. Nobody cannot stop the desire and the question
how you see the world to equip the situation makes the difference.

How you feel yourself when you see on mirror same way reflects
to others. Knowing your limits with
Circle of influence and emotional awareness are key components.

Otherwise, Dedication,
focus, determination and courage are key importantly help without expectation.
It will take to the heights.

Thanks for sharing the post.

Re: The Simple Secret to Ruling The World…Someday.

Imani — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:43:24 -0000

This is good advice. As soon as I saw your graphic I thought immediately of the dichotomy of ambitious people trying to expand the sphere of influence versus serene people contracting the sphere of concern.

Re: The Simple Secret to Ruling The World…Someday.

Bryce Christiansen — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:03:44 -0000

Thanks Keith,

I see this problem quite often and it's sad to see people get so affected by things that are outside their sphere of influence. Personally, when I had cancer as an 8 yr old, I had to learn this quick. There was only so much influence I could have over getting past the cancer and dwelling on it wouldn't make me any better.

Appreciate the comment, thanks for stopping by.

Bryce

Re: The Simple Secret to Ruling The World…Someday.

Keith Punches — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:27:39 -0000

Great post. TY. Knowing the limits of your Circle of influence + emotional awareness (to help expand it) are sooo important.

Re: How to Eat Healthy In An Eating Out Office Environment

Kyra Kuik — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:42:11 -0000

That's a great point, Ashley. Maybe a good rule of thumb would be to skip either meat or carbs at lunch.

Re: How to Eat Healthy In An Eating Out Office Environment

AshleyDrewes — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:43:31 -0000

I like the idea of eating more veggies at lunch - but I see nothing wrong with a large salad topped with chicken, skip the bread!

Re: How Meditation Can Reduce Your Stress and Prevent Burnout

Bryce Christiansen — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:58:17 -0000

Thanks Kyle,

It's good to have people who can testify of the benefits of meditation. If people are looking to get started I hope they reach out to you.

Bryce

Re: How Meditation Can Reduce Your Stress and Prevent Burnout

Kyle Bohannon — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:28:36 -0000

I have been meditating for about a year now and have seen some incredible benefits in the reduction of my overall stress and the release of the muscular tension that I hold throughout my body.

Just recently I started group meditation and I highly suggest it to others. I seem to more easily center my focus in this setting.

Kyle

Re: How Meditation Can Reduce Your Stress and Prevent Burnout

Bryce Christiansen — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:59:09 -0000

Thanks Harleena,

Wow, that's impressive. I'll have to look up that form of meditation. I could definitely use less stress :)

Bryce