Comments on: The Humanity of Leadership http://www.hrbartender.com/2009/employee/the-humanity-of-leadership/ HR RESPONSIBLY Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:58:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dave http://www.hrbartender.com/2009/employee/the-humanity-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-7274 Dave Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:01:58 +0000 http://www.hrbartender.com/?p=2474#comment-7274 I'm quietly smiling to myself at the recent memory of my partner spotting an organisation proudly calling itself 'Business in the Community' and commenting "Where the hell else do they think business usually happens? Mars?". An excellent question, I thought to myself, and one that Peter's last comment reminded me of rather powerfully! I’m quietly smiling to myself at the recent memory of my partner spotting an organisation proudly calling itself ‘Business in the Community’ and commenting “Where the hell else do they think business usually happens? Mars?”. An excellent question, I thought to myself, and one that Peter’s last comment reminded me of rather powerfully!
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]]> By: Peter Lanc http://www.hrbartender.com/2009/employee/the-humanity-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-7273 Peter Lanc Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:57:44 +0000 http://www.hrbartender.com/?p=2474#comment-7273 Lets bring some "real old fashioned words" back like kindness, politeness, gentleness. What other words can you think of. The english language is there for all, not just business. Perhaps thats a culture that we in HR should consider as a focus. Lets bring some “real old fashioned words” back like kindness, politeness, gentleness. What other words can you think of. The english language is there for all, not just business. Perhaps thats a culture that we in HR should consider as a focus.
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]]> By: Dave http://www.hrbartender.com/2009/employee/the-humanity-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-7272 Dave Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:01:22 +0000 http://www.hrbartender.com/?p=2474#comment-7272 Interesting comments from both Jennifer and Peter. I agree that I see a shrinking from or embarassment at the idea of 'kindness' in many people in a business context. In situations where polite 'feedback' is acceptable, I've once or twice be moved to make a comment about how much kindness can achieve. Given that enhancing acheivements is central to just about every business, it's saddening that one of the most valuable ways of bring it about is socially tainted for some people. Interesting comments from both Jennifer and Peter. I agree that I see a shrinking from or embarassment at the idea of ‘kindness’ in many people in a business context. In situations where polite ‘feedback’ is acceptable, I’ve once or twice be moved to make a comment about how much kindness can achieve. Given that enhancing acheivements is central to just about every business, it’s saddening that one of the most valuable ways of bring it about is socially tainted for some people.
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]]> By: Jennifer V. Miller http://www.hrbartender.com/2009/employee/the-humanity-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-7271 Jennifer V. Miller Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:26:08 +0000 http://www.hrbartender.com/?p=2474#comment-7271 Peter, Yes, I do find that business people may shy away from the word "kind". I wonder why? Perhaps they feel it connotes a sort of weakness? From my experience, some of the kindest people I know in my work life are also the toughest, so I'm not sure that kindness necessarily begets weakness. Peter,

Yes, I do find that business people may shy away from the word “kind”. I wonder why? Perhaps they feel it connotes a sort of weakness? From my experience, some of the kindest people I know in my work life are also the toughest, so I’m not sure that kindness necessarily begets weakness.
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]]> By: Peter Lanc http://www.hrbartender.com/2009/employee/the-humanity-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-7270 Peter Lanc Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:17:14 +0000 http://www.hrbartender.com/?p=2474#comment-7270 Great thoughts. I wonder though at the basic level kindness begets the other qualities? Perhaps also we find being "kind" to be an uncomfortable business word. When all is said and done being kind brings out positive qualities. Thanks for the article. Great thoughts. I wonder though at the basic level kindness begets the other qualities? Perhaps also we find being “kind” to be an uncomfortable business word. When all is said and done being kind brings out positive qualities. Thanks for the article.
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]]> By: Tears in the Workplace | Everyone Read It! http://www.hrbartender.com/2009/employee/the-humanity-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-2626 Tears in the Workplace | Everyone Read It! Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:07:30 +0000 http://www.hrbartender.com/?p=2474#comment-2626 [...] Dr. Bret Simmons recently wrote a post about how to deal with crying in the office.  It’s a good read so be sure to check it out.  He tells us that crying should be treated as a symptom, not a problem. In addition to Dr. Bret’s observations about the possibility of crying being linked to employee engagement and morale, let me toss out my own two-cents.  As leaders, it’s important to keep some perspective about what is currently happening in our companies as well as our communities and be empathetic to others. [...] [...] Dr. Bret Simmons recently wrote a post about how to deal with crying in the office.  It’s a good read so be sure to check it out.  He tells us that crying should be treated as a symptom, not a problem. In addition to Dr. Bret’s observations about the possibility of crying being linked to employee engagement and morale, let me toss out my own two-cents.  As leaders, it’s important to keep some perspective about what is currently happening in our companies as well as our communities and be empathetic to others. [...]

]]> By: Should the current economy change the way we view workers? — hr bartender http://www.hrbartender.com/2009/employee/the-humanity-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-2602 Should the current economy change the way we view workers? — hr bartender Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:09:24 +0000 http://www.hrbartender.com/?p=2474#comment-2602 [...] Dr. Bret Simmons recently wrote a post about how to deal with crying in the office.  It’s a good read so be sure to check it out.  He tells us that crying should be treated as a symptom, not a problem. In addition to Dr. Bret’s observations about the possibility of crying being linked to employee engagement and morale, let me toss out my own two-cents.  As leaders, it’s important to keep some perspective about what is currently happening in our companies as well as our communities and be empathetic to others. [...] [...] Dr. Bret Simmons recently wrote a post about how to deal with crying in the office.  It’s a good read so be sure to check it out.  He tells us that crying should be treated as a symptom, not a problem. In addition to Dr. Bret’s observations about the possibility of crying being linked to employee engagement and morale, let me toss out my own two-cents.  As leaders, it’s important to keep some perspective about what is currently happening in our companies as well as our communities and be empathetic to others. [...]

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