Time to Rethink Image via Alexas_Fotos of Pixabay. Click here to visit their gallery. I acknowledge that life experiences have improved my active listening skills. As both a nurse, an instructor and a writer, it’s my job to elicit the chief complaint; the educational needs or the story from my patients, students or characters. Back to my students…What about me as a person? This would be mar the wife, sister, aunt and friend. I greatly admired my Mom’s ability to listen. So many, with me at the head of the line, found comfort in her active listening skills, which came from the heart without the unnecessary benefit of study. I’ve learned along the way that most of us want/need support and validation from our loved ones, both family and friends. It seems that each of us finds our intimate circle of connections where we are free to be vulnerable. My connections core knows who they are. I send my eternal gratitude to each of you for loving me as is. Working with/knowing others on a work team does not equal friendshipImage via Hans of Pixabay. Click here to visit his gallery. A work environment that is warm, cooperative, respectful and positive is ideal for best practice and keeps the focus on the customer. Blurring or crossing boundaries between coworkers and/or customers is a certain recipe for disaster. A few of the ingredients for such a disaster include:
In no way am I suggesting that we behave in an unprofessional or uncivil manner towards others who attempt to cross personal boundaries. I believe in most cases the situation can be nipped in the bud with initial support (perhaps a referral to someone who is equipped to advise in the matter) and, if necessary, a firm and polite reminder of our role/inability to directly assist. Thank you, dear readers, for allowing me to collect some general guidelines that I will be able to share with students along the way. Despite specific examples being different in circumstances and severity, it seems to boil down to knowing and adhering to your personal boundaries. ShoutOutsUntil next week, wishing you peace,
mar
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Great insight into office politics. There have been many careers ruined by oversharing and friendships gone sour. I've been reminded many times that "there are no friends in business." The only business of a company is protecting the bottom line.
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Mike
10/4/2017 11:48:07 am
Hello Maria - Fall has taken hold here in California. Some gray skies and temperatures in the seventies, down from 100 plus during summer's final days.
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Dear Maria,
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Gail Sobotkin
10/4/2017 04:11:34 pm
Dear Maria,
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"... Blurring or crossing boundaries between coworkers and/or customers is a certain recipe for disaster..."
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I'm listening to Nat King Cole's video up there while I type this. Ah, I just love the sound of his voice.:)
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10/6/2017 08:30:48 am
Hi Mar...
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Paula
10/11/2017 02:29:30 pm
Maria, my friend... I have SO much to say on this matter, believe me, I'd write forever! I believe I'll save this discussion for you & I to have face to face ...on that special day when I finally make my way to your neck of the woods & knock-knock on your door! (I'm determined for this to happen!!)
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crazyhorseladycx
10/26/2017 11:47:29 pm
howdy, ms. mar!
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