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Shamu Special

Shamu Special

Review of the power of positive relationships.

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

So, How Am I Doing? (from Achieving Communication Excellence)

So, How Am I Doing? (from Achieving Communication Excellence)

The importance of being proactive and clarifying information when giving and receiving feedback.

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

Speak Up! (from Achieving Communication Excellence)

Speak Up! (from Achieving Communication Excellence)

Gain confidence to communicate in a direct and clear manner.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Stay in Control (from Increasing Emotional Intelligence)

Stay in Control (from Increasing Emotional Intelligence)

Let's face it, sometimes we feel like we're going to explode! But we must be able to manage our emotions while at work - or else face the repercussions. And there are tools to do just that!

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Professionalism, Change, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills

Substance Abuse: Appropriate Action

Substance Abuse: Appropriate Action

Dealing appropriately with unprofessional behavior caused by substance abuse.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Substance Abuse, Compliance, Employee Wellness, Management, Professionalism

Substance Abuse: Detection

Substance Abuse: Detection

Using reasonable suspicion of substance abuse to raise the issue of drug use with someone.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Substance Abuse, Compliance, Employee Wellness, Management, Professionalism

Substance Abuse: Staying Focused on the Issue

Substance Abuse: Staying Focused on the Issue

The importance of staying focused on performance concerns when dealing with a potential situation involving substance abuse.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Substance Abuse, Compliance, Employee Wellness, Management, Professionalism

Substance Abuse: Testing

Substance Abuse: Testing

The importance of communicating and enforcing employee drug testing policies is outlined in this short video.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Substance Abuse, Compliance, Employee Wellness, Management, Professionalism

The Big Picture (from Increasing Emotional Intelligence)

The Big Picture (from Increasing Emotional Intelligence)

Learn how to keep things in perspective by managing expectations.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Professionalism, Change, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills

The Unexpected Departure (from Fearless Facilitation! How to Lead Effective Meetings™)

The Unexpected Departure (from Fearless Facilitation! How to Lead Effective Meetings™)

Tips on handling the unexpected departure of a key meeting attendee.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Meeting Preparation, Professionalism

The “Whatever” Co-Worker…

The “Whatever” Co-Worker…

Getting people to care about things they think are "no big deal" can be a challenge. But when everybody understands how important their own contribution is – progress it what happens. More work gets done right the first time, and everybody feels good about putting the effort.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Effective Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Management, Personal Improvement, Professionalism

Use Generalities as an Opportunity to Ask for a Specific Example

Use Generalities as an Opportunity to Ask for a Specific Example

How would you probe when the interviewee gives general responses to your questions? Consider Probes For A Specific Example: "Tell me what you did when you helped a specific person get organized?" "Describe what you did to make one meeting really effective for getting organized?" "Give me an example of a time when a good worker’s complaint helped you improve organization?" "When did you use the computer system to improve organization?"

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Management, Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

We Need to M.E.E.T. Program Summary

We Need to M.E.E.T. Program Summary

Review of the M.E.E.T. communication model and how to find common ground.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism

Whale Done! Response and the Four Steps Defined

Whale Done! Response and the Four Steps Defined

Introduces the importance of 'catching' people doing things right as a way of building positive relationships and motivating employees.

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

Whale Done! To a Manager

Whale Done! To a Manager

How using specific language to describe a job well done encourages management performance.

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

Whale Done! To a Work Team

Whale Done! To a Work Team

Explains the positive impact a Whale Done! approach has on a work team.

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

Whale Done! To an Individual

Whale Done! To an Individual

Using the Whale Done! approach to encourage an employee to take initiative with a new process.

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

What Should I Do First?

What Should I Do First?

Effectively managing shifting priorities.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Professionalism, Change, Motivation

Whatever It Takes

Whatever It Takes

Tension at work? Conflict on the shop floor? Here's an example of conflict between a manager and an employee; reflects different ideas of work/life balance and communication styles.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Management, Professionalism

Why Do They Have to Flaunt It At Work?

Why Do They Have to Flaunt It At Work?

Recognize the diversity and inclusion dynamics that are frequently associated with sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Micro-Inequities/Micro-Aggressions, Respect / Respectfulness