While “inclusion” has long been a buzzword in professional development courses and training programs across the nation, its meaning remains unclear to countless leaders and employees. Contrary to what the word suggests, inclusion is not about including everything and everyone, nor is it about changing an organization’s mission or values. When a work environment is…
Humans have five basic physiological needs: food, water, air, shelter, and clothing. However, few of us would be satisfied with only those necessities to survive. We naturally want more in life, so we move in the direction of our motivational needs — the forces within us that influence our general behavioral tendencies and account for…
If you watch the evening news or read current events online, you will have no problem finding situations that need to change. However, if you are like most people, you feel powerless to do anything about them — especially if you lack wealth and social status. While it may be common to feel this way,…
In today’s age of technology, it is easier than ever to neglect our written communication skills. With an abundance of instant messages, social media posts, and casual emails flooding our screens, it is no wonder that professional writing has become more of a challenge than in years past. Nevertheless, effective workplace communication still hinges on…
Although much of today’s corporate product is written, employees often struggle to communicate with clarity and professionalism. This problem is likely due to the very structured — and often technical — elements of business writing. Without proper training and a substantial amount of practice, it is easy for workers to fall into error traps, which…
