Four Reasons You Need an Executive Coach
Benefits of Coaching After years of paying your dues, climbing the corporate ladder, and volunteering for every opportunity (or challenge) that came your way, you’ve finally made it to the C-Suite. Congratulations! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and tackle your increased responsibilities as a newly minted executive. Some people might hint that you’d […]
Getting Management Buy In
Management Buy In is Missing When you have a great idea for your organization, but management is not supportive, it can be very frustrating. What should you do? In this case situation, we’ll explore the issue and give you some actionable suggestions on how to attain management buy in. The Situation You are a middle […]
Mastering Precepting Chapter by Drs. Cindy & Robert Lefton
At Psychological Associates, it is our core belief that people from all industries, of all experience levels and backgrounds, can benefit from the application of the Dimensional Model of Behavior. That belief was once again put into action with the publishing of Mastering Precepting, Second Edition from Sigma Theta Tau International. The book serves as […]
Dr. Robert Lefton Awarded Lifetime Achievement in HR
At The St. Louis Business Journal’s 2019 HR Awards on March 7, Psychological Associates co-Founder Dr. Robert Lefton received the paper’s first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award in Human Resources. A Legacy of Innovation From his days as a student at Washington University studying industrial psychology, Dr. Lefton always had a passion for improving communication skills, and helping organizations make the […]
The Art of Questioning: Adapt Your Probes to the Other Person’s Behavior
Effective Questioning Adapts to the Person When you’re pulled in so many different directions at work each day, time is precious. It can feel easier to send another e-mail than to have a one-on-one conversation. But does e-mail really save time? Your recipient can potentially misunderstand the tone of your message, or you might spend […]
Leadership Development: Your Best Resolution
Have you made a New Year’s Resolution yet? A new year is a perfect time to resolve to invest in leadership development. Whether you’re a new or experienced manager, or if you’re eyeing a promotion to the C-Suite, attending a leadership development workshop can help you gain the insights and interpersonal skills that lead to career […]
How Do You Talk to Someone Who Doesn’t Want to Talk?
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Uncommunicative How to talk to someone who doesn’t want to talk to you? Do you gently ask what’s the matter? Should you try to let them vent their emotions? Or is it best to reschedule the meeting? In this case study, we’ll explore the pros and cons of all 3 approaches, and […]
Succession Planning Presentation at Regional Chamber: Steve Got Hit by a Bus. Now What?
This Thursday, November 8, Psychological Associates is excited to partner with the St. Louis Regional Chamber’s Connect At Breakfast Series for a discussion on the value of succession planning. Steve Got Hit By a Bus… Now What?! What would happen if a key leader at your company walked out the door and was hit by […]
My Boss Doesn’t Communicate – Dealing with Aloof People in the Workplace
Facebook Twitter Linkedin My Boss Doesn’t Communicate Dealing with an uncommunicative boss can be quite a challenge. It is hard to read what he’s thinking, or get much direction from him. How do deal effectively when your boss doesn’t converse? In this case study, my boss doesn’t communicate, we’ll explore 3 strategies. We’ll share our […]
Too Much Socializing in the Workplace – Strategies for Handling (Actionable)
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Too Much Socializing in the Workplace Have you ever had an employee who spends so much time socializing that he doesn’t get his work done? How do you handle this situation? Should you avoid assigning him work that is more sociable? Do you pair him with a teammate who is more task-oriented? […]