docpaula, Author at Paula Daoust Site

September 11, 20210Comments

Practice #3: Use your technology

Practice #3: Use your technology.You have the tools!The tools are only as good as the operator. Over the last few years, the quality of communication tools has been dramatically enhanced. I

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September 7, 20210Comments

Practice #2: Intentional Contact

Practice #2: Be more intentional with each contact. You don't have as many opportunities, so you want to make each one count! Make every contact productive and constructive. Incidental contacts that occur on

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August 28, 20210Comments

Practice #1: Touch Base

Practice #1: Touch base with one another.Small talk is BIG talk!You need to take the time to make it happen. This is the first practice and it is my favorite. It's

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August 21, 20210Comments

Remote work is here to stay!

Remote work is here to stay! What are we going to do about it? What does it take to make your team most effective when some members are working remotely? We have spent over

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August 15, 20210Comments

The Great Resignation

"The Great Resignation" What's going on? Are you considering changing jobs? It's estimated that over 40% of Americans are thinking about seeking alternative employment. What is the source of this trend? There are

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July 31, 20210Comments

Honest or blunt?

Honest or blunt? There is a difference.Being honest is not a license to be blunt and there are consequences to being blunt. Are you being honest or are you being blunt?Honesty

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July 24, 20210Comments

Spilled coffee and mopping up negativity

Spilled coffee and eliminating negativity. Use these four steps to mop up your negativity!Want to feel more positive? Here are four easy steps!This morning didn't start well. I filled my coffee

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July 17, 20210Comments

Mass Exodus

Mass exodus of employees: What's going on?Post-pandemic: So many people are considering leaving their current jobs. Why are people so unhappy with their current work situation?I read an article recently that

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July 10, 20210Comments

Which club have you joined?

Which club have you joined?Neither club is a good option. When faced with a conflict, which club do you join? The White Knight Club or the Valiant Warrior Club? Neither are

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July 3, 20210Comments

Get Past the Wall

Take the wall down! They are NOT the enemy. Get on the same side. Taking the wall down. When we are in the middle of a dispute or open discord, we tend to see

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