Communication
The Workplace Civility Series
You deserve to work in an office setting that is stable, safe, and emotionally secure. You deserve to work with colleagues who have empathy, self-control and behave in a professional manner. Workplace bullying, inappropriate behavior, addressing loneliness, or dealing with tears and emotions are all difficult challenges in today’s workplace. This series from Mindscaling discusses ...
Dealing with Tears and Emotions
A recent survey found that 51% of adults said crying at work is unacceptable, but almost 60% said they had done so. There’s a disconnect here. The civil leader understands that tears and emotions are displays of personal distress, and it falls to the leader to respond appropriately. After completing this course, you will be ...
Speak Up to Bullies
There are civil ways to speak up to those who mistreat others or show disrespect. Leaders are in a position to “name” a behavior that is inappropriate or wrong, and to model courage and confidence in the face of it. After completing this course, you will be better equipped to deal with workplace bullying in ...
Recognize Loneliness at Work
Feeling lonely, disengaged, or “different” prevents people from contributing their best efforts. It is a human need to feel part of something, and leaders must recognize the signs of loneliness at work. And more than just recognize, to understand the source of it and take steps, even small ones, to instill a sense of belonging ...
Show Humility
Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is perfect. Leaders who are “big” enough to stand by this fact are much more favorably received than those who try to appear better than others. It is uncivil to place yourself on a pedestal or make others feel less-than. After completing this course, you will be able to ...
Keep Your Promises
Broken promises lead to a lack of trust. It’s better to keep your promises small and meet them rather than make promises you can’t keep. A leader’s promises are taken to heart, and when broken, are equally as heartfelt. And when a promise cannot be fulfilled, the civil leader is honest about it. After completing ...
