The Messenger

In a previous Messenger, we looked at the Problem-Solving Process. Regardless of how big or small a problem is, we naturally follow this process. But what happens when behaviors get in the way of this process? In this month's Messenger, we will look at seven behaviors that will block the problem-solving process. Being able to recognize these behaviors will help you to avoid them in the future. The Mathis Group Messenger: Behaviors that Block Solutions …

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Ethical decisions are tricky. If you talk to 10 different people, you will get 10 different definitions of ethics, along with 10 different solutions to an ethical problem. We have all faced an ethical situation, whether it be socially or professionally, where we have felt like we are between a rock and a hard place. How do you deal with such a situation? What do you do if you know someone you work with is behaving unethically? In this month's Messenger, we will look at areas of influence when it comes to ethics. The Mathis Group Messenger: Ethics in the Workplace …

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With another year starting, many of us have thought about things we'd like to do differently in 2022. For some people, setting goals is like breathing. They always have something new for which they're striving. For others, setting goals is stressful. They are content where they are and aren't looking for anything to change. Or they're too fearful to try something new. Whether you're the kind of person who likes to set goals or the one who does it reluctantly, we must be careful to not set ourselves up for failure. In this issue of The Messenger, we will look at how to set goals that will last throughout the year. A survey was recently done that found that the top New Year's resolution goals centered around a person's self-improvement. Eating healthier, exercising, stopping smoking. The second category had to do with their career. In this month's Messenger, we will look at a goalsetting framework developed by Edwin Locke. The Mathis Group Messenger: Setting Goals That Will …

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