AgilEmpath

Mirror Neurons
Scientists have identified a group of cells in the brain that could explain how we share another’s pleasure or pain in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex. This area of the brain is active when we experience pain and when we observe when others experience pain. With higher empathy, the ACC region is more active!

With any situation, it’s effective to have a step by step guide to follow. The process of negotiation includes the following stages:

• Preparation
•When, Where, & with Whom to meet
•Limit the time of the meeting
•Gather the facts
•Know the rules of your organization
• Discussion-Each party presents their case
•Question
•Listen
•Clarify
• Clarification of goals-without clarification, barriers will occur
•Goals
•Interests
•Viewpoints
• Negotiate towards a Win-Win outcome as the ultimate goal
•Alternative Strategies
•Compromises
• Agreement
•Open Mind
•Acceptable Solution
• Implementation of a course of action
•Course of action

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Our world is in unrest with conflict. On a smaller scale, there is conflict in families, between authority and subordinate, among peers and co-workers and during daily communication in the community ie. bank, grocery store, while driving. We wanted to help out with tools to use daily!

Micro-aggression is a term used for brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group, particularly culturally marginalized groups.

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When we are moved to action in the face of fear and change, we gain respect from those around us, as they are inspired to do the same. We talk about how to be effective in change management. How about being the creator of change? Shifts in society can occur with our courage.

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Our world is in need of effective leaders who know how to communicate hope and a sense of safety to us. We are changing the way we do things as a society worldwide. We are talking about strategy for effective change management on a global scale! It begins with communication. From Abraham Lincoln, to Martin Luther King, and Winston Churchill; these leaders were great orators! What does communication entail?

F. Schulz von Thun identified a Four Sides Model of communication (1981):

* Fact: What I inform about

* Self-revealing: What I reveal about myself

* Relationship: How my message resonates with you fostering connection on an emotional level

* Appeal: What I want to inspire you to do

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“Situation Awareness (SA) is the perception of environmental elements and events with respect to time or space, the comprehension of their meaning, and the projection of their future status.”

This is our picture mentally of what is going on around us. According to psychologist Mica Endsley, SA has 3 levels:

·      Perception- pick up information and cues from our environment

·      Comprehension-put those pieces of information together to develop an idea of what is going on

·      Anticipation-predict what might happen next.

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Leadership strengths are qualities that help leaders to manage and motivate their team. This includes what motivates us and our decision making. One of the top skills to develop as a leader is how aware we are of ourselves, according to multiple sources including the Harvard Business Review. Effective teams are made up of people who both understand and complement each other.

Self-awareness seems to have become the latest management buzzword — and for good reason. Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. We’re less likely to lie, cheat, and steal. We are better workers who get more promotions. And we’re more-effective leaders with more-satisfied employees and more-profitable companies.

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The Diversity & Inclusion training includes values, virtues, mindset, & emotions; how this develops culture, with tips to navigate change, while valuing diversity of thought.

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The Diversity & Inclusion training includes values, virtues, mindset, & emotions; how this develops culture, with tips to navigate change, while valuing diversity of thought.

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Humanity is socially distanced due to the COVID19 crisis, and suffering with a pre-existing pandemic of loneliness in our society. Prior to the shut-down of our nations, we were told by experts, ‘loneliness kills.’ We all need support, and this first needs to begin with ourselves. Why is jealousy a concern? When we are jealous of another person, we tell ourselves a story and that can lead us to act in irrational ways.

How do these principles apply to teams? It is the leadership’s responsibility to provide a safe work environment. This is fostered when the team observes a calm, confident leader who is not afraid to show vulnerability, and can make timely decisions when necessary. The team will follow the example of the leader, more than we realize. This emphasizes the importance of developing soft skills within our team, as this adds to our emotional intelligence as a whole.

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