Communication – Personal Development – Business

A friend of mine was recently laid off after 26 years of employment with a utility company. Being vested may have triggered his response to this otherwise negative turn of events. Understand that he is a left-brained, serious individual. His choice? Put a pink Post-it note on his forehead for the rest of the day. (Get it? Pink slip?)

One of the managers stopped him in the hall and congratulated him for understanding the financial decision that the company had to make and for adding a bit of wit to the situation. My friend made the choice not to become a toxic person or create conflict in the workplace! He decided to take personal responsibility for his future.

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Real world: Unemployment is 10.2%. With so many people looking for employment, you must ensure that your talents stand out. Whether you’ve been laid off, are unsure of your future with your current position or are looking for a promotion, here are seven secrets that will help you be the star.

1. Communication development: No matter what happens, you have polished communication skills and are ready to respond assertively in any circumstance.

2. Conflict resolution skills: People are angry and unsettled. When tempers flare, you can move disagreements to amicable solutions.

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Headlines today: Job losses forecast to continue during ’09.  So here is the problem.

The number one New Years Resolution is to be more healthy and lose weight. Actually paying attention to your fitness and girth can help your business success. Here’s how. Did you know that some companies are penalizing people for being fat?  Outrageous you might say. The fact is companies are choosing this route in an effort to cut health care costs and reduce the number of people having to be laid off. It is a bottom line, business decision and has nothing to do with fat acceptance or non-acceptance. Does this resonate with you? Have you pledged to better self-awareness to manage your health?

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The U.S. job losses accelerated the last two months, pushing the unemployment rate to 14-year highs in October, a government report showed, suggesting the economic downturn has taken a turn for the worse toward a deep recession. You need to Fire Proof yourself! Don’t become a Toxic Person or use difficult behavior in the workplace. Just look at the facts.
You are probably asking yourself, “Am I next?” Here are the ten ways on  how to “Fire Proof” yourself.
1.    Never Gossip. Ever. You never know who’s listening and how they will change your message to make themselves look good.  If you think the grapevine is your main source of information and gossiping keeps you in the know, learn to ask questions and be a better communicator.

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I write many articles about dealing with difficult people – and am always pleased when someone picks up on the information and actually uses it!  Laid off, ticked off and broke is one such case.  Check out http://yepiski.blogspot.com/

Always check out other peoples point of view because there is so much to learn about out own toxic behavior and how to handle difficult people and situations!

It is all about Personal Responsibility and making better choices.  Marsha

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I received this email from a reader – thought this might help others if shared.  Instead of becoming a difficult person and a toxic person, he decided to strategize.  VERY smart!

Good Morning Marsha, I was sent your email “laid off,ticked off, and broke” from a loved one.

Tags: calm, communications, counseling, difficult people, laid off, personal marketing, Positive Behavior, turnover, unemployment by admin
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