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In my experience, more and more teams seek help establishing group norms. Love it or hate it, Artificial...
Jenna has been with her organization for two years. Recently, her colleague Sam became her supervisor,...
“About a month or so ago, my coworker and I had an informal mediation with our company’s organizational...
As we enter 2024, the ways we communicate continue to rapidly evolve. Technology has made global communication...
The holiday season brings twinkling lights and festive cheer. It also often brings together family and...
In her article Organizational Ombuds’ Sources of Power and Influence, Mary Rowe, Ombuds at MIT Sloan...
I recently discovered a beautiful poem:
When you are in doubt, be still, and wait;When doubt...
Have you ever considered how the use of pronouns like “you” impact your message?
In his book Magic...
Recently, I created a video for my ombuds colleagues demonstrating how to customize Ombuds Day images...
Yesterday, October 10th 2023, was world mental health day. I spent my day thinking about one area of...
What are three things emotionally intelligent people ask themselves before saying anything?
Does...
Communicating well often equates to more desirable outcomes. While I myself often preach that it’s not...
Resilience often centers around one’s ability to have a positive mindset about life challenges.
The...
This summer I noticed myself feeling overwhelmed and burned out. I spoke with many of my colleagues who...
Ombuzz is all about providing tips, tools and strategies to help people navigate conflict, improve communication...
Recently, while walking through a local bookstore, I stumbled upon a book titled Stoic Wisdom, which...
There are many factors people consider when deciding whether to stay in their current job or to quit....
Resilience can be defined as the ability to bounce back, withstand, recover, and grow when faced with...
Gossip is everywhere. In fact, research shows that 65% of people’s conversations could be defined as...
Think about standing in the spotlight. Envision yourself standing in this position all the time, every...
As a lifelong educator, and now an ombuds of almost eight years, I have always been a huge proponent...
So you’re scheduled to give a big talk to a group of people you respect. You’ve got to come up with something...
Are you new to public speaking, or looking to enhance your expertise? In our latest Ombuzz post, University...
Many of our blog posts focus on what to say and how to say it. In this post, I will highlight when it...