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Exploring Active Listening as a Manager and Supervisor from Chaos to Calm

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In this podcast episode, we explore active listening as a manager and supervisor.

Click to listen to Episode 26 – Exploring Active Listening as a Manager and Supervisor from Chaos to Calm.

Hi, Managers and Supervisors

How’s it going?

As a manager and supervisor, sometimes in our work-life moments, we want to be left alone and don’t want to listen to others at work, yet the other person needs to be heard and understood. We may be tired, exhausted, have deadlines, and want to avoid dealing with one more interruption or problem.

Let’s explore active listening techniques as a way of helping to improve leadership skills. As a manager or supervisor, active listening helps build a healthy working relationship with your boss, co-workers, employees, clients, and customers. Becoming deeply aware of and working on the skill of listening may enhance communication with others in the workplace and your personal life. 

Active listening encourages and allows others to speak and convey their wants, objectives, and concerns. Listening and building positive work relationships with employees and others demonstrates engagement and is the core of solid leadership skills.

Active Listening Techniques to Explore:

*Be silent when others are speaking

*Keep an open mind

*Be aware of your body language

*Watch the other person’s body language

*Listen for keywords to understand

*Ask short, direct questions to understand

*Paraphrase what was said and ask if you understood correctly

The intention is to build trust and understanding by listening deeply so your employees open up and discuss their wants, needs, suggestions, and challenges so they can resolve them in the workplace.

What else could you do at work to listen more intently?

How do you feel when people listen to understand?

How does it help the work environment when everyone feels heard?

Practice stopping thinking about what you will say next and be in the moment of listening. You miss connecting with others and learning new things when you are too busy interrupting and expressing your opinion. Active listening is a great way to work on improving relationships. Making these small changes may enhance your relationship with others. Give it a try, and let me know how it went. 

Today’s podcast Affirmation

I am an active listener!

I would love your thoughts on this topic, and if there is a topic you would like me to explore, please leave a comment. 

If you are struggling with the daily grind and feel alone, a leadership and work-life balance coach like me will help you work through those everyday challenges to continue moving forward to where you want to be. 

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others! 

Until next time when we meet again!

If you would like to learn more about working with me for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching

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Exploring the Feelings of Working in a Toxic Workplace as a Manager and Supervisor

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Click to listen to the podcast Episode 25 Exploring the Feelings of Working in a Toxic Workplace as a Manager and Supervisor

Hi,

Managers and Supervisors

How’s it going?

In this podcast episode, we will explore the feelings of working in a toxic workplace as a manager and supervisor. 

Are we responsible for other’s attitudes and responses toward us and others? 

It depends on how we treat people and ourselves. If we are abrupt, condescending, and demanding, we may be responsible for how people respond and react to that behavior towards them. How do you feel or respond to a boss, co-worker, peers, and others in the workplace or outside of work who are rude, unkind, or harsh in their tone with you?

What are the effects of working in a toxic environment?

I know how I felt. I didn’t like the person I was becoming, working in a hostile and toxic environment. I lost my compassion, empathy, joy, and excitement and was untrusting and sometimes judgmental towards others. The untrusting thoughts of thinking people had an unsavory agenda, feeling unsafe, bulldozing me, watching the Sh*t Storm every day around me, and trying to cope with the emotions of dealing with the daily grind and having to fake it to get by. 

Daily, I felt like I was giving away my power and values or losing kindness and happiness through people’s interactions and nasty behaviors, which had nothing to do with me. Still, I was feeling responsible for the unhappiness around me. Being highly sensitive can be a blessing and a curse in the workplace and home. Is it my stuff, or is it others? The trick is identifying whose crap it is. Letting go and not holding on to it or overthinking all of it. It’s not about me; I needed to remind myself that it’s not my responsibility for other people’s BS.

Empathy without boundaries doesn’t work and can be self-destructive and disruptive to the workplace. 

When I became a supervisor, I wanted to help people and make a positive difference in my employee’s lives. As managers and supervisors, we coach, teach, and mentor the others around us, but they have the choice of how they show up, respond, and behave. When out of balance, we project on the people around us. Taking time away is good for us to regroup, refocus, and destress when we feel we have lost empathy and compassion. 

Are our actions contributing to a positive, negative, or neutral outcome in the workplace environment energy? 

What are the results of working in a cohesive, collaborative, supportive environment?

When we realize how we show up daily in our workplace as someone who wants to make a positive difference in other people’s lives, the work environment becomes productive, enjoyable, and cohesive, and the atmosphere changes for the better. 

Today’s podcast Affirmation

I choose to let go of what I can’t control!

I would love your thoughts on this topic, and if there is a topic you would like me to explore, please leave a comment. 

If you are struggling with the daily grind and feel alone, a leadership coach like me will help you work through those everyday challenges to continue moving forward to where you want to be. 

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others! 

Until next time when we meet again!

If you would like to learn more about working with me for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching

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Episode 77 – Does Digital Marketing Build Better Relationships With Special Guest Melanie Shires

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In this podcast episode, we have a Special Guest, Melanie Shires, otherwise known as Biz Coach Mel.

Click to listen to Episode 77 – Does Digital Marketing Build Better Relationships With Special Guest Melanie Shires

Melanie Shires, otherwise known as Biz Coach Mel is a nonprofit marketing director and Arizona State University business development mentor who provides vital business development and digital marketing strategies to help those she teaches launch their ideas, build their business, accelerate revenue and drive brand awareness. 

Melanie shares:

  1. How to shift your perception for someone who is moving from working in corporate to business ownership 
  2. How customers are changing how they make purchases
  3. Why many business owners find it challenging to find work-life alignment 
  4. What makes a business owner’s brand the soul of their business
  5. Why should someone with a business idea or start-up business hire a business coach
  6. How does digital marketing build better relationships

Thank you so much for listening; please share the podcast with others, follow us on Spotify, and check out Melanie’s services. 

Melanie Shires Website:  https://www.collaboratoryexperience.com/

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Exploring Reversing Rude Behavior in Meetings from Chaos to Calm

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In this podcast episode we explore reversing rude behaviors in meetings.

Click to listen Episode 24 – Exploring Reversing Rude Behavior in Meetings from Chaos to Calm

Have you ever been in a meeting where at least one person or all attendees have nothing positive to say about anything?

As Managers or Supervisors, having efficient and effective meetings is crucial to running a successful business. Group meetings that aren’t productive waste valuable time and cost the company money.

Let’s explore what may be considered rude behaviors in meetings.

  • Interrupting the person speaking
  • Not listening, acting bored, or lack of engagement
  • Being disrespectful to the speaker
  • Two people are talking privately among themselves while someone else is speaking
  • People are just plain hostile to each other
  • Arguing over whose point is right
  • Overtalking each other
  • Sarcastic mean comments to the speaker or each other
  • Being very judgmental of each other
  • Participants take everything that is said very personally due to the hostile interaction
  • Embarrassing the host or leader with malicious remarks

I have been in group meetings where all of these actions have happened, been the target, and participated in some disrespectful behaviors. I am not proud of how I acted; I was discourteous and unprofessional sometimes, but it was acceptable to voice your opinion. Was this behavior a way to conquer and get what was needed? Not really. Did anything get resolved? Most of the time, nothing got accomplished.

What happened to common courtesy, collaboration, and respectfulness towards each other?

How can we change the behavior in meetings? 

It takes one person at a time, starting with Managers and Supervisors, to lead by example and reverse this unprofessional behavior.

Here are some tips:

  • Set up rules of conduct for the meeting(s). Go over them at the beginning of each session as a reminder. Have the code of conduct on the agenda template. As time passes with the same group of attendees, the code of conduct will only need addressing if a new person attends the meeting and reads the code of conduct at the beginning.
  • When someone says something negative, turn to them and say something positive about the topic or person.
  • When someone intentionally breaks meeting etiquette, politely remind them or refer to the code of conduct.
  • As the manager or supervisor, focus on following the code of conduct, leading by example, and positive meeting etiquette will become achievable by all participants.
  • Redirect the “off-topic” discussions for later.

A set code of conduct and behavior etiquette is essential to successful meetings. Being courteous and respectful allows everyone to speak, be heard, participate, and engage, which is when great results will happen. Be organized and prepared. As Managers and Supervisors, we lead by example; if we are focused and engaged, our employees will be too.

Today’s podcast Affirmation

I conduct productive meetings! 

I would love to hear your thoughts as a manager or supervisor on meetings.

If you are struggling with the daily grind and feel alone, a leadership coach like me will help you work through those everyday challenges to continue moving forward to where you want to be. 

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others! 

Until next time when we meet again!

If you would like to learn more about working with me for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching

I would love your thoughts on this topic, and if there is a topic you would like me to explore, please leave a comment. 

If you enjoyed this podcast, how about showing appreciation and (buying) sharing a cup of coffee with me? ☕️ What is sharing (buying) me a cup of coffee? It is a beautiful way to express your gratitude and support for my work.

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Episode 76 – Does Face Reading Build Better Relationships with Special Guest Joseph McGuire

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In this podcast episode we had a Special Guest, Joseph McGuire of Clear Sight Communications.

Click to listen to podcast Episode 76 – Does Face Reading Build Better Relationships.

Joseph McGuire has been taught in the ancient Chinese skill of Face Reading (Mien Shiang), and Body Language since 1985, initially to healthcare professionals as diagnostic and communication tools. He qualified and practiced as a holistic therapist in several modalities for 30 years. In recent years Joseph has added skills from the fields of negotiation, interrogation and elicitation. His primary focus has been on assisting clients with C-level Interviewing, Negotiation, Executive Communication, Client Profiling, and Sales Team Communication Skills. 

He has worked with clients in Pharma, Aviation, TV,  Financial Services among others. He has now developed the Behavioral Negotiation Program for business leaders.  This provides in-depth understanding of their communication patterns, and how they’re perceived, detailed insights into the behavioral patterns of their counterparts, and real-time assistance in reading the room. 

He is highly experienced in the role of confidential, impartial and unbiased observer, and NDA’s are a standard part of client relationships. He has 3 adult children, and currently lives with his partner in Dublin, Ireland.

Joseph McGuire discusses:

  • Communicating from a place of authenticity, relaxed confidence and clarity
  • What is Mien Shiang (Face Reading) and how he uses it in his work – He also did a quick Face Reading on Angela and Patti
  • Some strategies to better communicate with understanding helping his clients with personal transformation
  • How Face Reading helps with better connection and relationships with others
    Face Facts https://clearsightcommunications.com/book/
  • How has communication with younger people shifted

Thank you so much for listening, please share the podcast with others, and check out Joseph McGuire’s services and products.

Joseph McGuire LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/clearsightcommunications/

Jospeh McGuire website:  https://clearsightcommunications.com/

Joseph McGuire Book Face Facts: https://clearsightcommunications.com/book/

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Managers and Supervisors You Matter

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Hi, Managers and Supervisors

How’s it going?

You are important. Remember that.

People need you at work for encouragement, inspiration, guidance, and daily support.

You make a difference every day you walk into that building, office, workplace, meeting, or Zoom call.

You have value and help others throughout the day.

No matter what happened in the past, it’s a new day, and you have today and the future to make your staff, customers, clients, and bosses know you care about your job and the company.

Seize the day and continue to lead with purpose, passion, and empathy. You matter! ~ Patti

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Exploring the Leadership Style of the Inflexible Manager and Supervisor From Chaos to Calm

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Hi, Managers and Supervisors

How’s it going?

This podcast episode we will explore an inflexible manager and supervisor’s leadership style.

Click to listen to Episode 20 – Exploring the Leadership Style of the Inflexible Manager and Supervisor.

Patti explores:

Shares an example of Inflexible Leader named Chuck. (Not a real person)

What is an inflexible manager or supervisor?

What are some Characteristics of this type of leadership style?

What if a manager or supervisor needs to be more flexible?

Today’s podcast Affirmation

I am a good listener and leader!

I would love your thoughts on this topic.

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others! 

Until next time when we meet again!

If you want to learn more about my coaching services and products, go to www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com

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Exploring Whether Perfection Equals Being An Outstanding Manager or Supervisor From Chaos to Calm

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Hi, Managers and Supervisors, How’s it going?

In this podcast episode, we will explore whether perfection equals being an outstanding Manager or Supervisor.

Click to listen to Exploring Whether Perfection Equals Being An Outstanding Manager or Supervisor.

Hi, Managers and Supervisors, How’s it going?

In this podcast episode, we will explore whether perfection equals being an outstanding Manager or Supervisor.

In the business setting, we have been conditioned in the business world to be perfect, which is totally the opposite of imperfect. Everything is about image and how to place yourself to get to the top.

But lately, I’ve heard a lot about perfection, and it is okay to be imperfect, but in the business world, imperfection is something people don’t strive for; they strive for the appearance of perfectionism.

We are taught we need to do this and to do that, and everything is based on perception. We’ve been groomed on how to dress and act, and people capitalize on our mistakes to climb up the corporate ladder. Mistakes are challenging because we need to be perfect. We can’t make mistakes and take risks because errors could happen, so how do people learn if they are scared to make mistakes? Some people won’t take risks or get out of the norm. After all, they are afraid that if they take risks, their mistakes will be out there, and someone else will gain because they made a mistake.

So how do we change this? How do we let people be imperfect so they can learn and grow from those experiences of failure?

We have all met someone who appears to have it all together and comes across as having a perfect life. They post all this fun and fabulous stuff on Facebook about their life. They have a great career, a huge house, a brand new car, and a loving home life from appearances, then, later on, you find out it was all a show.

What about a leader that appears to be perfect?

Is anyone really perfect? Hell no, we all have quirks, habits, and personalities that may sometimes rub someone the wrong way, and we make mistakes; that is what a human does.

Do you respect someone who looks and acts perfect, or do you question their motives?

Who do you respect more, someone who is a hot mess but holds it all together or a fake perfect person always looking to make a great impression?

Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying you should scatter all your dirty laundry at work and not do your job correctly quite the opposite. However, when someone comes across as always perfect and doesn’t admit to making mistakes, it leaves suspicion and a lack of trust. It is hard to build lasting relationships by not showing your human side. You may be called a fair-weather person and much more.

Good leaders admit they are not perfect and make mistakes while genuinely caring about how their actions affect others. They strive to do an excellent job for the company, their superiors, staff, coworkers, and customers. They admit their mistakes, learn from them, and seek not to repeat them.

What are your thoughts on whether perfection equals an outstanding manager or supervisor?

Today’s podcast Affirmation

Mistakes teach me, and I allow myself to grow from them and the lessons they offer.

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others!

Until next time when we meet again!

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My Facebook Live Interview with Noleen Sliney, Video Confidence Mentor

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In case you didn’t get a chance to watch my exciting interview with Noleen Sliney, a Video Confidence Mentor. Noleen inspires and encourages her clients and pushes them out of their comfort zone to try new things within their business. She interviewed me on August 13, 2022.

Click here to watch the video Facebook live.

Here’s what Noleen Sliney wrote about the interview. I had the absolute privilege of interviewing our view own changemaker Patti Oskvarek today over on my Facebook page. This was such an interesting, inspirational and fun conversation. Patti was incredible and was very generous in sharing many of her tips and words of wisdom on how to bring balance into your life and work. She also shared some very interesting things about herself. 😁 Be sure to go and watch the interview to find out what it is as well as be inspired by Patti. We would also very much appreciate your support to boost engagement and get this seen by more people by leaving a comment under the video. Thanks in advance. Noleen Sliney

You can watch the interview here:
https://www.facebook.com/NoleenSlineyMakeupArtist/videos/515471713285528

Thank you so much for your support and watching. ~ Patti

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Exploring Journaling For Managers and Supervisors From Chaos to Calm

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Click to listen to Episode 9 – Exploring Journaling For Managers and Supervisors From Chaos To Calm.

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Hi, Managers and Supervisors, How’s it going?

In today’s podcast episode, we will be exploring the technique of journaling in the workplace as a manager and supervisor and how it may help keep you in the proper perspective during challenging situations.

Journaling may work out specific problems, generate ideas, and brainstorm. Writing down thoughts, ideas, and emotions can help release tension and encourage creative thinking. This writing can help develop new ideas for products and services and improve customer service techniques. Focusing on the concept, process, or development through journaling may challenge you to discover creative solutions.

Journaling Questions:

  1. What happens if you react right now or at this moment?
  2. What will happen if you decide not to respond?
  3. What are the benefits of walking away and taking time to reflect before handling the situation?
  4. How can you handle this situation calmly?
  5. How will you overcome obstacles in the way?
  6. After you have time to reflect, how will you respond?
  7. What are your action steps now?

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others!

Today’s podcast Affirmation:
I journal to make good decisions!

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Until next we meet again!

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