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Virtual Working Can Be Stressful – How To Do It Right

The Horizons Tracker

Research from Gallup suggests that workers were the most pessimistic about their living standards since the company started measuring this in 2009, with around a third experiencing anger, stress, and sadness at work. This increases the likelihood of successfully managing virtual teams.

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Teamwork: Sharing the Blame! :: Women on Business

Women on Business

So, when I hear the saying “ teamwork is never having to take all the blame yourself ” I know the stress being put on the team is in the red zone. Blame the managers. By Sylvia Lafair Now that the old model of command and control is out the window and team collaboration is the norm what has really changed when things go wrong?

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Lessons in Leadership to Last a Lifetime

Leading Blog

Fortunately, Akamai’s VP of Human Resources, Steve Heinrich, recognized what was happening and brought in Chuck McVinney, a management consultant with expertise in teamwork and leadership training. As a researcher, you simply must value and respect the interpersonal relationships that form the foundation of teamwork.

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Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity

Michael Lee Stallard

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When Managers Become Leaders — The Connection Edge

Michael Lee Stallard

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Get to Know Colleagues' and Customers' Stories

Michael Lee Stallard

Does Your Manager Know Your Story? | Would your Manager or Leader know your story? Kevin on November 9th, 2010 Outstanding communication–thanks for sharing. The world would be a better place if organizations engaged their employees on these principles. The Employee Factor on November 9th, 2010 [.] why is everyone smiling?

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Employee Engagement: 2010 Research Insights

Michael Lee Stallard

Voluntary job quits have been steadily rising since late 2009 which is quite remarkable given the continued weakened state of the U.S. To finish off the bad news before shifting to the good, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in August, more Americans quit their jobs than lost them. why is everyone smiling?