When the sky is always falling – fighting catastrophic thinking
May 30, 2024 | George Yang | 1 Comment on When the sky is always falling – fighting catastrophic thinking
A flubbed line during a high-profile presentation, a typo on an email to key stakeholders or a boss’s request for a Monday morning meeting with a subject line of “TBD” can all cause stress, fear and worst-case-scenario thinking, also known as catastrophizing. Dr. Tsasha Awong, an instructor at the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing […]
Staying connected requires effort and consistency. It’s important to take moments outside of meetings to connect on a personal level with staff. Also regular follow up, planning, and goal setting shows that managers are invested in their staff’s progress and success.
So true! Regular follow-ups and communication are key when we have remote employees. Thanks for this, Denise!