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Vol 2, Issue 2
 		 Engaged in Work, Engaged in Life
When the alarm goes off in the morning, do you roll out of bed with a heavy sense of dread hanging over you?  Do you loathe the thought of each workday because you feel like there is too much stress at work? You feel demoralized, you feel overwhelmed, undervalued and unappreciated, and your coworkers are ruthless, competitive, irritating and frustrating.  But going to work shouldn’t be a matter of drudgery!  You spend most of your life at work. And the truth is, most of your life is oriented around your work. It shouldn’t be miserable. It should be enjoyable. And you have a choice to make it a beautiful experience.
Vol 2, Issue 1
Unshaken or Unglued?  What Will You Prove to Be this Year?
Market globalization, a rapidly diversifying society and the new terrorism protection will greatly impact our population. A year such as this should be an exciting, fun time that delivers security, hope and personal fulfillment. However, to many, the next 12 months may bring fear, stress and a loss of self-worth. How sad it is to see people become unglued and lose hope when it doesn’t have to be that way.
Vol 1, Issue 4
Four Very Different Generations:  Will It Work?
At no time in American history have so many different generations with such diversity in worldviews and work philosophies been asked to team up and work together.  As profitable businesses strive to run leaner and meaner, the diversity issues of people under stress can slow down productivity, affect customer relations, increase employee turnover, and cause retention of good employees to be a costly problem.  The need for understanding our differences and overcoming them is increased in order to create positive and fruitful working conditions.
Vol 1, Issue 3
Finding True Meaning at Work.
Recently there has been discussion among consultants, business owners and CEOs about the search for soul in the workplace. While most agree that religion is not an appropriate topic to approach at work, leaders are examining the role of true meaning and purpose in the corporation, both on an organizational and individual level.
A search of the literature and world wide web reveals many new books on the subject of bringing heart and soul to business. Steven Covey says there is a “spiritual renaissance taking place in the business world today.”
Vol 1, Issue 2
Bullies in the Workplace.
Bullying has been called America’s silent epidemic.  From the schoolyard to the workplace, bullying is loosely defined as repeated aggressive behavior that deliberately causes physical or psychological torment.  It is often subtle and undermining and hard to put one’s finger on.  But it may indeed be a precursor to violent outbursts or threats of violence.  It contributes to creating a hostile working environment and is a signal or warning sign of potential harassment and workplace violence.  Unchallenged, bullying poisons the workplace, undermines productivity and contributes to absenteeism, high turnover, litigation, and major expenses. 
Vol 1, Issue 1
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Matters More than IQ.
In a country where IQ and SAT scores have dominated thinking on who is likely to succeed, the evidence is now clear that people skills are far more important when it comes to the bottom line.  For many years it has been considered inappropriate to show or to have emotions in a work situation.  However, an overwhelming amount of research shows that not only are emotions very much a part of the work experience, but to a large degree, they set the course that a company follows. The importance of developing one’s emotional intelligence is essential to success in the workplace.  Utilizing the power and energy of one’s emotions leads to high motivation, increased problem-solving and improved decision-making.
     
 
 
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