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It's Just an Expression

This video vignette clearly demonstrates the impact of offensive figures of speech on workplace relationships.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Harassment Prevention, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

You’re The Third Person I’ve Talked To! (from No Problem!)

You’re The Third Person I’ve Talked To! (from No Problem!)

Being on the receiving end of a caller that has been transferred a lot of times - especially when the people they've talked to before haven't been very helpful - can really test your customer service skills. There are a couple of things you can do. Be sure to empathize with the caller. Assure the customer that you can help. And, finally, if it's absolutely necessary to send the call to a manager, ask the customer for enough information to make sure that you can direct the call to the right place. And then explain what actions you're going to take to fix the problem.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Customer Service, Sales & Service

Five Completely Sane People

It's sometimes tough bringing a group of diverse and free-thinking individuals together on a team - and expect them to immediately gel. This video demonstrates the work needed to get the best from a multi-generational team. Includes varying views of appropriate business etiquette.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Leadership Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Compliance, Generational Challenges, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness, Teamwork

You Promised It Would Be Here Today! (from No Problem!)

You Promised It Would Be Here Today! (from No Problem!)

There's going to be times when you (or someone in your organization) will have to deal with a customer whose expectations aren't being met - for whatever reason. Stay away from making excuses, grilling the customer, or questioning what a co-worker has promised. Instead, stay positive and keep your focus on what you can do to solve the customer's problem. To do that, thank the customer for calling. Do everything in your power to fix the problem. Offer the customer something extra. And be sure to leave things on a positive note by renewing the relationship.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Customer Service, Sales & Service

It’s A Policy Thing (from No Problem!)

It’s A Policy Thing (from No Problem!)

Policies and procedures are good and necessary parts of doing business. But they can easily become an excuse for just telling the customer what you can't do... rather than letting them know what you can do. Obviously, every situation is different. But working to find a real win-win solution - even if that means getting approval to make an exception to a policy - is one of the best ways to ensure long-term customer loyalty. To do that, always be sure to empathize with your customer. Reassure the customer that you will do everything that you can to help. Then use your best judgment to make it right.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Customer Service, Sales & Service

The Positive Response (from Maximized Leadership™ The Power Of Positivity)

The Positive Response (from Maximized Leadership™ The Power Of Positivity)

A positive response is a way to let an employee or team member know that not only are they doing a good job; but that you care about them as a person and appreciate their contribution. We've all gotten the little pats on the back before; the "nice goings" and the "good jobs." And there's nothing wrong with those. But a positive response is more than that.

Video Vignettes Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service

Being Cooperative and Respectful

How building rapport, sharing credit and keeping a manager informed creates cooperative and respectful behavior.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Professionalism, Collaboration, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership

How to Better Understand Generation Y!

This short animated video is a fun way to understand the newest generation in the workplace - Generation Y (also known as the Millennials).

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Generational Challenges, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Onboarding, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

I'll Let That Slide

I'll Let That Slide

In the workplace, we need to be sensitive to how stereotypes can creep into our conversations and influence our actions. We also have a responsibility to speak up when we observe the kinds of statements in this scenario because, while often unintentional, they can easily lead to misunderstandings and reinforced stereotypes. Helping one another is an important part of creating and maintaining a respectful work environment.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Coaching & Mentoring, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Effective Leadership, Racial Equity, Respect / Respectfulness

Me Jing Or Ma Jong? Avoiding Stereotypes

A focus on the concept of assistance within a diversity context and the importance of avoiding stereotypes (and bias - conscious or unconscious) in the workplace.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Compliance, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

My Grandpa's Name Is Charlie

Generational preferences regarding communication and management; the communication gap between a young manager and an older subordinate.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Compliance, Generational Challenges, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Out With the Old, In With the New!

This is a terrific and poignant scenario showing the technology gap between generations.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Compliance, Generational Challenges, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Positive Redirection with a Co-Worker (from Maximized Leadership™ The Power Of Positivity)

Positive Redirection with a Co-Worker (from Maximized Leadership™ The Power Of Positivity)

A positive redirection response will work in 99% of the cases where you might be tempted to use a negative "gotcha" response on someone. And giving someone a redirection response can be done very quickly - often times in a minute or less. Here's an example of positive redirection with a co-worker.

Video Vignettes Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service

Positive Redirection with a Team Member (from Maximized Leadership™ The Power Of Positivity)

Positive Redirection with a Team Member (from Maximized Leadership™ The Power Of Positivity)

A positive redirection response will work in 99% of the cases where you might be tempted to use a negative "gottcha" response on someone. And giving someone a redirection response can be done very quickly - often times in a minute or less. Here's an example of positive redirection with a team member.

Video Vignettes Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service

Positive Redirection with an Employee (from Maximized Leadership™ The Power Of Positivity)

Positive Redirection with an Employee (from Maximized Leadership™ The Power Of Positivity)

A positive redirection response will work in 99% of the cases where you might be tempted to use a negative "gotcha" response on someone. And giving someone a redirection response can be done very quickly - often times in a minute or less. Here's an example of positive redirection with an employee.

Video Vignettes Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service

Responding to Mistakes (from Maximized Leadership™ The Power Of Positivity)

Responding to Mistakes (from Maximized Leadership™ The Power Of Positivity)

There's always a better way to deal with the inevitable mistakes that happen in the workplace. And that's where positive redirection comes in. The purpose of redirection is to refocus energy and attention either back to what someone is supposed to do; or, if necessary, on to something else.

Video Vignettes Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service

Saturday's Just Another Day

When personal goals negatively impact team members; how generational differences impact views of work/life balance.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Compliance, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Why Did I Push All Those Buttons? (from No Problem!)

Why Did I Push All Those Buttons? (from No Problem!)

We all know that customers can get frustrated when dealing with automated phone systems, right? So, when you run into that kind of a situation, avoid making excuses or saying things like - "I know - I hate pushing all those buttons, too." Instead, thank the customer for waiting. Empathize with how frustrating it can be. Reassure the customer that you're willing to help. And be sure to keep your tone of voice and choice of words positive.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Customer Service, Sales & Service

Everyday Leadership™ What's The Big Deal?

Everyday Leadership™ What's The Big Deal?

Decision-making is a daily occurrence in the workplace. Making ethical decisions is important not only to the organization, but to those who work for them and those they serve. We must ensure our team members are aware of the proper procedures for ethical decision-making and the numerous consequences that can occur if they are not followed. Big or small, an unethical decision can have a huge impact on the organization.

Video Vignettes Leadership Successfully Leading Others, Ethics & Integrity, Effective Leadership

Everyday Leadership™ It's a Respect Thing

Everyday Leadership™ It's a Respect Thing

Relationships between different departments in an organization can sometimes be difficult. In fact, issues between departments may be detrimental to the organization as a whole if not resolved quickly and respectfully. Every department must be able to work together efficiently and effectively in order for the business to be successful.

Video Vignettes Leadership Successfully Leading Others, Effective Leadership, Respect / Respectfulness, Teamwork