Individual therapy encounters formidable challenges in addressing burnout. • Burnout is a Relationship Problem. At its core burnout is a … More
Tag: Civility Respect Engagement at Work
The Person in Situation
It’s never entirely the situation and it’s never entirely the person. So much of what is truly interesting lies between … More
Appreciation is Energizing
Much good work goes unrecognized. People make fine contributions that no one acknowledges. Perhaps the work is so subtle it … More
Why Resiliency is not Enough
The discussion of preventing or alleviating burnout has two major themes: improving the workplace or improving resiliency. Strategies for improving … More
Two Diverging Poles on Addressing Burnout
In the New York Times Alina Tugend recently wrote an article on job burnout. Alina and I had an interesting … More
Aligning Priorities: Who’s a Player
In health care, priorities are not a to-do list. It is primarily about people. Every item is attached to someone. … More
The Many Channels of Incivility
The November issue of the American Psychology Association Monitor reported on a growing incidence of workplace incivility. It reflects on … More
Civility on the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) was in the news a lot last week as they decided high … More
Reacting to Incivility 1: Encouraging Self-Reflection
It is one thing to value collegiality; it is another thing to take action to support that value. One point … More
Flawed Barrels 1: Cliques
A previous post considered bad apples. This post shifts to flawed barrels as the root of dysfunctional workgroups. Some of … More