Category Archives: Fear

Does Anger Cause Blindness?

By Daniel Robin "God grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of the people that piss me off." - Anon. Note:  If you relate to the above quote, but don't think it's funny, please go here immediately. The previous article discussed that what matters most in communication is what we get across to the other person. Continue Reading ...

Trust: Part 2

Where Does Trust Come From? By Daniel Robin Trust, like respect, is earned. Think of it as an investment. You observe a person's behavior over time, and gradually decide whether or not to invest your trust in them. Though everyone initially deserves a base "line of credit," it would be unwise to rely on "just anybody" in high-risk situations. You wouldn't ask someone with no computer skills Continue Reading ...

Fear: Part 3

Three Faces of Fear in the Workplace By Daniel Robin The previous article brought workplace fear into the spotlight – not so we could keep a watchful eye on it while getting paranoid, ambulance but so we can begin to turn it into mutual gain. How? Understand it’s many faces: this article pinpoints the types of fear that zap productivity and cause needless suffering, sale providing tools Continue Reading ...

Fear: Part 2

Fear is Nothing to be Afraid Of … By Daniel Robin Susan shifts uncomfortably in her chair and begins speaking in a measured tone: "I’m probably going to regret saying this, ampoule but … [gulp] … David, search I do not feel your support, I only get your critical edge, and I’m tired of living in fear that everything we do can and will be used against us. There, I’ve Continue Reading ...

Fear: Part 1

Is Fear Useful, or Just. . . Scary? By Daniel Robin How do you now deal with fear at work?  This article pinpoints the types of fear that cause needless suffering, and advocates workplaces that consistently maintain an "absence of threat." For better or for worse, we all bring our personal history to our workplace relationships.  Many of us learned "fear tactics" from our parents, who, Continue Reading ...

Organizational Pathways: Part 3

Strategies for Leading Change By Daniel Robin This is the third installation in a three-part series on dealing with workplace change. So far we've explored personal strategies (Link to Part 1) and interpersonal strategies (link to Part 2) to help make transitions less stressful and more humane; this article dives into how organizations can use the change process to effectively manage and build Continue Reading ...