Do you ever need to tap into your creativity at the office and find it elusive?
Creativity is not an on-demand service, and rarely can we predict when it is going to strike. Sometimes, it can be quite challenging to get inspired! However, scientific research has found a relationship between a positive mood and creative thinking. In other words, we are more likely to creatively solve problems when we are in a good mood.
Here are a few suggestions that we hope will inspire you to get into a ‘good mood groove’ at the office: Walking meetings – Instead of a seated meeting at your desk or in a conference room, host a walking meeting either outside or inside the office. According to a 2014 Stanford University of 176 college students and other adults, creative output increases by an average of 60% when people are walking. Listen to your favorite […]
Courage in the workplace can take many forms, such as speaking up, taking risks with new ideas or products, confronting ethical dilemmas and wrongdoing, or persevering when faced with obstacles. Regardless of your role at work, or your temperament, research has found that courage is something that can be learned and that one person’s courageous actions can inspire others. Take a look at these 4 types of courage identified by the VIA Institute on Character: Bravery [valor]: Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain; speaking up for what is right even if there is opposition; acting on convictions even if unpopular; includes physical bravery but is not limited to it Perseverance [persistence, industriousness]: Finishing what one starts; persisting in a course of action in spite of obstacles; “getting it out the door”; taking pleasure in […]
In a busy workplace, it’s common that employees and co-workers may be hearing what your saying but not hearing what you are meaning and may misunderstand your message. Cut down on the potential for confusion by remembering these rules for clear speaking and writing: Pay attention to tone. Think about how the other person is likely to interpret your words, whether you’re speaking in a meeting or writing an email. Curt commands can imply irritation; jokes can undercut a serious message. Clarify your meaning. Employee may be reluctant to admit they don’t understand what you mean. Encourage them to ask questions, and don’t show impatience if they do. Ask them to paraphrase what you’ve said to confirm their comprehension. Target a specific objective. A clear objective will help you […]
The New Year is a powerful time to make both personal and professional resolutions. When setting intentions for the New Year, have you ever set specific intentions for your workplace? Often, we’ll set career goals but neglect our intentions for the day to day happenings we encounter at work. Goals are different than intentions. An intention can be defined as an act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result.
This famous saying of Gandhi’s applies in every part of life and can be especially helpful in the workplace. Trying to change others doesn’t work and frequently meets with resistance. But if you exemplify the change you want to see, the people who also want to change will be attracted to you — and if there are enough of you, a movement will be created. If more peace in the workplace is what you’re after, then start with yourself and watch as it catches on. Keeping peace in the office is achievable by raising your awareness to the level where peace is something you value and want to nurture.