Workplace YOU 2.0

At Fiore Group Training we have been teaching a respectful workplace curriculum for many years. 2022 demands some big revisions. It's time to train much more extensively on the subject and to teach teams how to create a CODE OF CONDUCT that they all can buy into and become stakeholders of the outcome.

For optimal personal development, Phil recommends developing a lifestyle of learning - and books make that possible.  Whether you choose audible, paperback, PDF, hardcover, or collectors editions - the ideas inside the words are your treasures!

There are definite benefits to working from home, but the drawback can be - we are never NOT working. Let's explore some healthy ways you can create much-needed boundaries around work and your personal life and well-being.

Phil shares how his dad has had a lasting and major impact on his life and career choices and, finally, how dad and mom ever met in the first place!

You may not be the superstar in skill, but the value of kindness is universal - it cannot be stated. It is a grace. Once we receive it, we are altered. Once we give it, we become even more.

Phil Eastwood uses Paul E. White and Gary D. Chapman's work in the 5 Languages of Appreciation at Work as a model for the variety of ways we can significantly impact the lives of those we lead, and consequently the performance of our organization as a whole.

In times of uncertainty, stress is elevated and tension is thick. We need to be able to trust. Here are some tips for building trust in the workplace.

We may have grown accustomed to the work-from-home vibe and enjoy the 12-foot commute, but we do better with collaboration and problem-solving when we are running into one another at the most unexpected times.

Although it's a given (and the law) that employers are responsible for their employees' physical safety and well-being, your workplace can benefit in numerous ways by looking at the mental well-being of all who work there. 

Phil shares key communication tips and the value of respectful communication to any organization.

My dad is 96 years old and mentally sharp! I learned a key from him that enables me to keep growing personally and professionally. Today, I'll share that secret with you.

Some common sense behaviors that will improve workplace morale and make your 9 to 5 a richer experience.

While it's easy to see what others need to do, what is the baseline of respect we all need to follow to build a healthy workplace culture?

Our social norms are changing, including how we talk at work - using words and our body.  Learn to use your eyes, hands, posture, and personal space in constructive ways that build respect and solid relationships in the workplace.

Laughter is oxygen to our work life and office morale. But when does humor become weaponized or demeaning?

You may not like to apologize. It feels uncomfortable for most of us. For some, it even seems like a show of weakness. In fact, an honest apology that takes into consideration what we did or didn't do, and how that affects others can not only change our working relationships - but we change too. We are on the road to our best selves!

Learning to speak your truth while allowing the truth of another to have room to breathe is a skill. Let's practice!

The morale of the team and the company as a whole reflects the attitude and conviction of the leaders in the board room. It starts with you!

A smart leader knows their team and has an intuitive read on the climate in the workplace. This week I gave you a guide in the blog that you can use to recognize the trouble before it becomes a serious issue.

You inherently possess a wealth of inner resources to help you deal with the situations you face when managing people. All you need is some practice before the crises hits.

More than one person in a room and you have the potential for conflict. Smart leaders proactively take steps to reduce the chances and plan processes to resolve them when they arise.

Look out! With more people back in the office and bringing new opinions formed in their basement closet office nooks, there is room for conflict. How you deal with it as a leader will have a significant impact on how people feel about their workplace, and perform their tasks.

How do we maintain a culture of respect and inclusion when we work at a distance using emails, texts, messaging, and Zoom? How will we manage the mixed work cultures of the home and the office building? Let's start with the basics and build from there.

Can one person make a difference in the office? I'm betting on you and your team! Here are some practical tips to create a positive, engaged, and productive workplace.

Episode 59 - With Your Host Phil Eastwood Are you silent when you need to speak, and noisy when you need to listen? Difficult conversations are a skillset you must embrace in Leadership. Let me give you some useful tips.