http://blog.pathtochange.com Purpose - Passion - Performance Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:24:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The "emotional fields" of many workplaces right now are full of stress, anxiety and anger. Water cooler conversations revolve around job and economic insecurity. The question for companies--how to manage during turbulent times like these. One thing I know for sure--people's feelings and emotions will need ... http://blog.pathtochange.com/2008/10/economy-emotional-roller-coaster-for-workers/ There is no "magic bullet" when it comes to effectively leading change. Managing change is a tough and serious challenge -- even for the most experienced and highly capable leaders. Research reflects that well-managed change initiatives frequently have common and fundamental program elements. Here are a few to increase your odds ... http://blog.pathtochange.com/2008/08/workplace-coach-tips-for-managing-successful-change-in-your-workplace/ A common truth in today's workplace is, "The only constant is change." Change comes in many forms -- from reorgs to new software and information systems, work flow processes and programs, etc. Many of these initiatives are presented as a method to "make our lives easier" or "make us more ... http://blog.pathtochange.com/2008/08/workplace-coach-leading-change-is-never-easy/ Restructuring, strategic redirection, quality programs, work flow redesigns ... the efforts at change go on and on in many organizations, but few leaders know how to lead and execute change effectively. (Seventy percent of change attempts fail, according to studies.) Organizations waste valuable resources by not achieving targeted change goals, including ... http://blog.pathtochange.com/2008/08/workplace-coach-change-must-be-steered-correctly/ At some point in any professionals career they should have an EQ test--why? To illuminate potential blind spots about how you react and behave interpersonally with others. EQ challenges by the way, are the most common cause of career derailment. If you are a professional--you can't afford ... http://blog.pathtochange.com/2008/07/everyone-needs-an-eq-test/