Humanizing the World of Work

Career

3 Simple Ways Managers Can Connect Emotionally With Their Associates

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on April 23, 2024

A manager's success relies not just on their authority but also on their ability to connect with their team on an emotional level.

A manager's success relies not just on their authority but also on their ability to connect with their team on an emotional level.

Workplace Dynamics

3 Tips for Promoting Effectively

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on March 23, 2024

Create a work environment where people can take initiative and feel ownership of their work.

Create a work environment where people can take initiative and feel ownership of their work.

Bullying

3 Ways Leaders Can Use Hope to Reduce Incivility

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on January 26, 2024

Be open to suggestions when addressing workplace concerns. Here's how to start.

Be open to suggestions when addressing workplace concerns. Here's how to start.

Health

Five Ways to Prioritize a Daily Time and Place of Sanctuary

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on December 23, 2023

Here are five practical tips for creating your sanctuary and prioritizing personal reflection.

Here are five practical tips for creating your sanctuary and prioritizing personal reflection.

Leadership

How to Promote a Culture of Appreciation

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on December 1, 2023

The daily practice of showing appreciation creates a healthier workplace.

The daily practice of showing appreciation creates a healthier workplace.

Career

3 Tactics That Could Help You Achieve Your Career Goals

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on October 30, 2023

Second-guessing yourself can be a barrier to achieving your dreams.

Second-guessing yourself can be a barrier to achieving your dreams.

Spirituality

Taking Another Look at Prayer

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on September 15, 2023

Personal Perspective: Sometimes, it takes life’s disruptions to experience a spiritual awakening.

Personal Perspective: Sometimes, it takes life’s disruptions to experience a spiritual awakening.

Stress

3 Ways to Make Work and Life More Integrated and Less Stressful

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on August 22, 2023

Stress can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health. Here are three simple ways to manage stress.

Stress can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health. Here are three simple ways to manage stress.

Leadership

5 Common Mistakes Managers Make and How to Correct Them

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on June 29, 2023

How to increase your company's bottom line without crushing employee morale.

How to increase your company's bottom line without crushing employee morale.

Aging

3 Helpful Perspectives on Retirement

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on May 31, 2023

The way you perceive things determines how you respond to them. Here's how that works with retirement.

The way you perceive things determines how you respond to them. Here's how that works with retirement.

Relationships

3 Ways to Communicate Better Amid Uncertainty

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on March 26, 2023

Are you having challenges getting your words across to your team members? A few suggestions can go a long way.

Are you having challenges getting your words across to your team members? A few suggestions can go a long way.

Leadership

5 Ways to Earn Your Team Members’ Trust

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on February 28, 2023

Earn the most valued currency and watch it improve your workplace.

Earn the most valued currency and watch it improve your workplace.

Career

Ask Yourself "What's Next?" in the New Year

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on January 3, 2023

Is the stress of starting a new year's resolution stressing you out? A few suggestions can help.

Is the stress of starting a new year's resolution stressing you out? A few suggestions can help.

Stress

3 Ways to Manage Holiday Stress and Be Fulfilled

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on November 19, 2022

Is the pressure of the holiday season stressing you out? A shift in perspective can go a long way.

Is the pressure of the holiday season stressing you out? A shift in perspective can go a long way.

Fear

How You Can Effectively Face Fear of the Unknown

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on October 10, 2022

Are you unsure how things are going to turn out for you? A few adjustments can go a long way.

Are you unsure how things are going to turn out for you? A few adjustments can go a long way.

Attention

A Photo of the Grand Canyon Could Depict How We View Others

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on July 25, 2022

How well do you know your employees? A few adjustments can help.

How well do you know your employees? A few adjustments can help.

Stress

Be an Agent of Change by Reducing Stress in the Workplace

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on May 28, 2022

Is stress wearing you out? A few adjustments can go a long way.

Is stress wearing you out? A few adjustments can go a long way.

Leadership

3 Ways Ignorance Can Be a Positive Force in Leadership

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on March 4, 2022

Are you overwhelmed with what's happening in our world? Focusing on what matters can go a long way.

Are you overwhelmed with what's happening in our world? Focusing on what matters can go a long way.

Gratitude

Smiling: Why It’s Important in Your Personal Life and Workplace

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on November 25, 2021

Is your job giving you stress? Don't let it take your smile away.

Is your job giving you stress? Don't let it take your smile away.

Leadership

3 Ways Accurate Self-Perception Can Improve Your Leadership

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on September 20, 2021

How leaders feel about themselves can shape how others feel about their leadership style.

How leaders feel about themselves can shape how others feel about their leadership style.