by Shelley Row | Oct 17, 2017 | Neuroscience
It happened for the second time. I arrived to speak at the conference workshop and realized that I left the mail-back cards and envelopes at home…again. (Yes, I have a packing checklist; yes, I used the checklist; yes, I still overlooked it.) That feeling of...
by Shelley Row | May 30, 2017 | Leadership
It’s going to be a tough meeting. The topic is controversial and you feel strongly about the outcome. Plus, there’s a person in the meeting who routinely unnerves you. It’s the kind of situation that could easily cause you to over-react and not behave at your best. ...
by Shelley Row | Apr 1, 2024 | Business Skills, Communication skills, Emotional intelligence, Employee Culture, Employee Engagement, Foundational Skills, Leadership
Managing stress during Stress Awareness month – that stresses me out. It seems like everyone talks about being constantly busy and tired. It’s a feeling of perpetual motion without much room to breathe. While the chaos can feel out of control, you are in...
by Shelley Row | Jun 13, 2023 | Business Skills, communication, Communication skills, Emotional intelligence, Foundational Skills, Leadership, Self-awareness
Conflict can be a problem, but guess what? It’s also an opportunity for growth and stronger teamwork. As a leader, you know that conflict is inevitable. Here we’ll explore practical strategies to handle conflict. We’ll also discuss the importance of...
by Shelley Row | Jan 19, 2023 | communication, Communication skills, engineer, Leadership, Leadership in Engineering, Self-awareness, Team building
As technical professionals, we often find ourselves in situations where we need to have difficult discussions with our colleagues, superiors, or subordinates. These types of conversations can be uncomfortable, but they are necessary for effective communication and...
