Workplace Culture Blog

Washington Athletic Club Sponsors Danna Beal’s Workshop on Leadership on February 10, 2010

Mark you calendars for a workshop on “Leadership that Inspires Commitment, Teamwork and Innovation” on February 10, 2010 from 11:30 AM-2:00 PM at the WAC located at 1325 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101.  Cost is $65 and includes lunch. Learn 7 key steps to enlightened leadership and authentic power.  More information on how to register coming […]

Authentic Versus Artificial Leadership

Until each leader can face his/her own inner doubts and fear of reprisal, all attempts at leadership will fail in the face of conflict.

Recognizing Ego Strategies in the Workplace

Since the dawning of time, human beings have been asking these basic questions: Who am I?  Why am I here?  Why do I exist?  And without answers, people are floundering.  Feeling unprotected, humans devise schemes to protect themselves and to solidify their armor.  “I don’t know who I am,”  is what they are really saying.  So […]

Stop Depleting Energy in the Workplace

Countless young people enter the work force with enthusiasm, spirit, and fresh ideas to contribute to the organizations. Then they are gradually beaten down, indoctrinated and finally, become like the other egos, defending and pretending in an effort to survive with minimum damage. Their inherent potential and talents that could be utilized in growing businesses […]

Coping with Workplace Drama

Here are some steps for restoring your personal power and integrity: 1.   Don’t hold others responsible for your experiences.  Blaming others is the number one strategy of the ego in the workplace.  However, when you blame someone else you are giving up your own power.  You are saying that you are a victim.  You also […]

Employee Disengagement a Global Epidemic

A  2005 study by global consultants, Towers Perrin,  found that while many people want to contribute more at work, the behavior of their managers and culture of their organizations are actively discouraging them from doing so. The study, the largest of its kind, was carried out among more than 85,000 people working for large and […]

Is Rivalry Preventing Teamwork in Your Workplace?

Rivalry has increased in the workplace today because people feel they must compete for job security. Many work environments are filled with fear and are in dire need of healing. With the increasing uncertainty and growing layoffs, many people are insecure and lack trust in the very place that provides their financial security. The cost […]