Waarom we weigeren te luisteren als we gestrest zijn

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“Je snapt het gewoon niet!” “Had ik jouw mening gevraagd?” Kreeg je weleens dergelijke reacties toen je eigenlijk alleen maar behulpzaam wilde zijn? Stress maakt ons vaak defensief; een reactie die we bij anderen snel herkennen, maar bij onszelf moeilijker zien. Jezelf afsluiten voor feedback of anders gezegd ‘weigeren te luisteren’ is een manier waarop […]

Why We Refuse To Listen When We’re Stressed Out

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“You just don’t get it!”  “I’m not looking for your opinion…” Have you ever encountered these responses when you’re (just) trying to give helpful feedback? Defensiveness is an almost universal way in which we respond to stress. But here’s the tricky part—while we’re often quick to notice it in others, it’s even harder to notice […]

Cultivating Connection in Leadership: The Path to Humanizing Our Workplaces

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Have you heard of “corporate short-termism?”  It’s the idea that many organizational leaders today are overly focused on bottom-line results and efficiency here and now, while “human” factors—which are essential for sustainability—take a back-row seat. That’s exactly the opposite of what we need as our world and business context becomes increasingly uncertain. Now, it’s more […]

Ben jij degene die altijd ‘gelijk heeft?’

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Herinner je die gesprekken waarin de ander gewoon niet wil toegeven? Je kent het wel: We hebben allemaal wel eens meegemaakt dat iemand zijn of haar punt koste wat kost wil bewijzen. Zulke situaties eindigen zelden goed en kunnen leiden tot irritaties, meningsverschillen en andere onaangename situaties op de werkplek. En laten we eerlijk zijn: […]

Are You Mr or Ms “Right All The Time?”

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Have you ever found yourself stuck in a conversation where the other person just won’t give up? You know the drill:  We’ve all been in situations where someone simply must prove their expertise or worth. They rarely end well, leading mostly to arguments, disagreements, and other unpleasant conflicts in the workplace.  And let’s face it: […]

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