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Coaching Those Who Are Committed to Misunderstanding
Some people get it. They hear feedback, process it, adapt, and grow. They’re open, curious, and ready to take on the world with fresh perspective and a willingness to learn. And then there are the others—the ones who, no matter what you say, seem dead set on not getting it. The ones who are committed to misunderstanding, who seem to take pride in twisting every word into something unrecognizable. Trying to coach these folks feels like yelling into a void.
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
How SOPs Help with Psychological Safety
Standard Operating Procedures—SOPs. If that phrase alone makes you feel like running in the opposite direction, you’re not alone. SOPs have a reputation for being stiff, bureaucratic, the kind of thing that only suits lifeless companies more concerned with rules than with people. But here’s the thing: SOPs, when done right, are more than just procedures. They’re a safety net, a structure that gives employees clarity, consistency, and yes, even a sense of psychological safety.
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
How HR Protects the Company, Fails the People, and Turns Itself into a Liability
Let’s talk about HR. Human Resources—the department that’s supposed to be the voice of the people, the guardian of company culture, the protector of fair treatment. But if you’ve spent any time in the corporate world, you know that’s not always the case. In reality, HR is often less about protecting people and more about protecting the company. And when HR stops being the advocate for employees, it starts becoming a liability for everyone involved.
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
Administrative Burden and Mental Health
If you’ve worked a day in your life, you know the weight of administrative burden. It’s the unending list of forms, emails, reports, approvals, data entry—the tedious, mind-numbing tasks that drain the life out of your day before you even have a chance to do the work that actually matters. It’s the invisible weight that sits on your shoulders, making every hour feel heavier than the last. And if you’re feeling burned out, frustrated, and close to the edge, you’re not alone. Administrative burden isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a silent, relentless threat to mental health in the workplace.
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
Coasting to Retirement vs. Succession Planning
Let’s talk about the elephant in the boardroom—those last years, months, or even decades before retirement. For some, it’s a time to wind down, to ease off the gas and just coast to that final paycheck. They’ve done their time, played the game, and now they’re content to settle into the status quo until they can trade their suits for golf clubs or plane tickets. But for others, the countdown to retirement isn’t about fading into the background—it’s about building a legacy, setting the stage for the next act, and leaving behind something bigger than themselves.
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
Why You Shouldn’t Fear Gossip in the Workplace
Gossip. Just the word conjures up images of whispering in hallways, secret conversations over coffee, and hushed laughs at someone else’s expense. Most workplaces treat gossip like some unspoken enemy, something to stamp out in the name of “professionalism” and “unity.” Managers talk about “open communication” and “clear channels,” as if rumors and chatter are the cockroaches hiding in the cracks of the office walls. But here’s a question for you: what if gossip isn’t the villain it’s made out to be?
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
Ageism in the Workplace
Let’s talk about ageism. It’s one of those workplace issues that hides in plain sight. We all know it’s there, but we don’t often talk about it. Ageism isn’t just about treating older employees as expendable or assuming they’re out of touch; it’s also about dismissing younger workers as inexperienced, uncommitted, or lazy. It’s a quiet, insidious divide between “young” and “old” that poisons workplaces from the inside out.
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
Why Mindfulness Isn’t the Answer to Your Workplace Woes
Mindfulness. You’ve heard it all before, right? The office wellness program is peddling meditation apps, your boss keeps sending out articles about “living in the moment,” and your co-worker has downloaded every guided breathing exercise known to man. It’s all part of a trendy, well-packaged solution to our modern work stress. But here’s the thing: mindfulness isn’t the magic bullet it’s made out to be. Not by a long shot.
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
Supporting People with Executive Dysfunction in the Workplace
Let’s face it, we’ve built a world—especially a work world—obsessed with productivity. There’s this unspoken expectation to be a well-oiled machine, moving from task to task like some mythical “ideal employee.” But life doesn’t work that way. People don’t work that way. And for those dealing with executive dysfunction, the gap between this ideal and reality is vast and exhausting.
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
How "Cultural Fit" Is Killing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
“Cultural fit.” You’ve heard it before, maybe even used it yourself. It’s the line that gets thrown around in interviews, in hiring decisions, in those private conversations behind closed doors: “Are they a good fit for our culture?” On the surface, it sounds innocent, even sensible. After all, who doesn’t want to work somewhere they feel they belong, where people think alike, share the same values, and have that ineffable connection?
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
Bait and Switch in the Workplace
Let’s talk about the bait and switch in the workplace. We’ve all been there: the promising job description, the “just like family” culture pitch, the talk of growth opportunities, work-life balance, a generous benefits package. They’re reeling you in like the prize catch you are, making you feel like this is it—the dream gig. You’re not just signing up for a job; you’re about to join a vision, or at least that’s what they’d have you believe.
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
Othering in the Workplace
"Othering” in the workplace is the silent yet unmistakable separation that we rarely address directly but feel deeply. Othering is the creation of "us" and "them," the subtle distancing, the invisible walls that go up when people are seen as different, foreign, out of place. It’s that uneasy feeling when you're in a meeting, and someone’s voice doesn’t carry the same weight. It’s the uncomfortable, careful glances shared when a team member doesn’t fit the traditional mold. Othering is real, it’s present, and it’s corrosive, seeping slowly into the bones of a workplace until it's more the norm than the exception.
By WorkShyft2 years ago in Motivation
