by burkemiriam | May 7, 2019 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
TAKE A BREAK! WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO TAKE BREAKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY Encouraging teams to take breaks throughout their work days, including lunch breaks, is an easy way for leaders to boost employee well-being as well as improve performance, boost productivity,...
by burkemiriam | Apr 18, 2019 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
NO TRESPASSING: HOW TO SET AND MAINTAIN BOUNDARIES Is it hard for you to say ‘no’ to people? Do you keep agreeing to do things you either don’t want to do, don’t like to do or don’t’ even have time or energy to do? Do you have a hard time standing up for yourself? Do...
by burkemiriam | Feb 19, 2019 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
How to Give Regular Feedback That is Effective and Promotes Growth Feedback is a great tool for growth. When given correctly and effectively, it improves performance, enhances motivation, helps identify issues and resolve them, it builds trust and fosters stronger...
by burkemiriam | Nov 19, 2018 | Communication, Conflict Resolution
ROADMAP TO NAVIGATING THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT CONFLICT Strategies to prevent tensions and strengthen your relationships. “Some people grumble that roses have thorns, I am grateful thorns have roses.” — Alphonse Karr Thanksgiving is this week! In just 3 days! Wow! Are you...
by burkemiriam | Nov 9, 2018 | Communication
GRATITUDE, OH IT’S SO GOOD FOR YOU! How simple and continuous acts of gratitude have a big impact on our emotional, physical, social, personal and professional lives “No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise and confident...
by burkemiriam | Feb 7, 2018 | Communication
Our Words Affect Our Conversations: 5 words to avoid Our choice of words can infuriate, irritate, annoy, calm, appease, comfort or console others. Knowing how to choose the right words is a skill. Here I share with you the impact certain words have in our daily...
