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As a manager do you ask: “Do you want the good news or bad news?” Here’s a newsflash…not everyone wants the “good news”! In my Playground Personalities, I’m an Organizer and I always want the bad news first! Why would I want the good news? It’s the bad news I have to deal with! And no, it’s not that Organizers live in a world where the glass is half empty! It’s the way we roll! Remember, different people respond differently – the Peacemaker is hoping the good news means something good happened to someone and the bad news means the opposite – so they definitely don’t want the bad news. The Revolutionary says “Just spill it, I’ll handle it!” Steamrollers want all the news – they’ll decide if it’s good or bad! So, change up your communication style and see what happens!

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I facilitated a team meeting last week – where the biggest complaint was the boss “losing it” every once in a while. Good people, doing good things – under stressful situations. It happens! I’m not a fan of “brute force management” but I get it! If you are at a breaking point – whatever that looks like for you – do the best you can to kick-in some self-management strategies – talk with someone, take a walk, grab a Coke or sit and listen to music – whatever works for you. But for the love of Pete – don’t take it out on your staff! Cool heads prevail my Dad always taught us – so keep yourself together! You’ll thank me when your staff stays happy, productive, motivated & keeps their eye on the prize! Have a good week! ... See more