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Using Anger as a Tool

Tip of the Week

People, consciously or unconsciously, use anger or other displays of emotion to achieve a variety of personal objectives. Think about what employees or coworkers are signaling by their anger.

44

Number of the Week

According to one study, the percent of employees (44%) who reported that they did not understand the changes they were expected to make.

Thomas Jefferson

Quote of the Week

"Nothing betrays imbecility so much as insensitivity to it."

A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre & John Le Carre

Book of the Month

Lies, deceit, and treachery among friends provide the backdrop for this fascinating Cold War story. And, it provides a cautionary tale for all who work in organizations.

Patterns

Have I properly identified the patterns?

Evidence

Have I relied on reasonable evidence to reach my conclusions?

Ethical Impact

Have I properly defined effectiveness?

Assumptions

Have I made reasonable assumptions?

Alternatives

Have I considered all the logical alternatives and selected the proper course of action?

Implications

Have I properly identified the implications of the facts, ideas or situation?

Effectiveness

Have I properly defined effectiveness?