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Reality Check: Attitude in Action
What’s the most important attribute for success? Ask an employer, teacher, or coach, and it’s pretty likely that somewhere in the answer you’ll find reference to the need for “a good attitude.” In fact, entire libraries could be filled with … Continue reading
Posted in Making a Change
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Working with different people
Workplaces usually focus more on their business—producing products or delivering services—than worrying about how their willing workers are getting along. However, “getting along” at work isn’t just a feel-good concept; it can have a significant impact on productivity. At work, … Continue reading
Posted in Workplace
Tagged "should", conflict, making choices
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Reality Check: Different people; different strengths
Different people are different. OK, you knew that already. Something else you may know is that there are people who think, believe, and act in ways that can seem baffling. At some point, you will likely find yourself working, interacting, … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Freedom
Tagged conflict, internal & external control, perception
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Reality Check: Your own influence
In my last column, I discussed the influence of Dr. William Glasser. His books and the training that’s offered in choice theory and reality therapy has an impact on folks all over the world. However, it’s not only world-renowned authors, … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, offering information, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Dr. Glasser’s influence
Dr. William Glasser passed away recently. Even though it’s less than a decade since I first became aware of choice theory and reality therapy, Dr. Glasser’s work now influences almost everything I do. There are plenty of theories about why … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged internal & external control, making choices, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Apologies, Demands, and Power
An apology is often an effective response when someone has been wronged. Yet, there are also unsatisfying apology scenarios where someone—the victim, the offender, or both—walk away feeling, well…unsatisfied. You know something is still not OK, even if you can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged "should", conflict, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: Perspectives on Apologies
Have you ever said or done something thoughtless that ended up hurting somebody you care deeply about? If so, join the club! Whether it was a massive error or a minor blunder, we’re human and are known to make mistakes. … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged blame, choosing actions, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Creating a Positive Feedback Loop
Like many of you during this wonderful time of the year, I’ve been getting plenty of opportunities to sit around watching other people work. Of course, I’m talking about being stuck in road construction lineups! One can choose to be … Continue reading
Posted in Workplace
Tagged choosing thoughts, perception, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Before Putting Mouth in Gear…
A long time ago, in a workplace far away, there was a poster taped above my workbench. It read, “Engage brain before putting mouth in gear.” I choose to believe that the poster wasn’t put there specifically for me, by … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, internal & external control, self-evaluation
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