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  SAY “NO” TO INCIVILITY IN THE WORKPLACE   by, Nafije Prishtina Do you work in a place where disrespect and gossiping are a big part of the culture? If you answered yes, you already have first-hand experience with Workplace Incivility and this topic is not a surprise. If you have not experienced Incivility at your workplace or heard others’ tales of horrible work environments, you are lucky. All leaders must do their part to keep civility in the workplace. Read on to find out why.   When I was asked to create a leadership training on this topic, it was a great surprise to learn that incivility in the workplace remains one of the biggest social issues of the 21 st century. Described as the “silent epidemic,” workplace culture is a growing concern for all leaders. While researching this topic and sharing my findings with colleagues, I learned of a shocking example of how workplace incivility impacted Ben, the case-study for this training. Through his story and his thi...

“The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without a struggle were perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success: if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved.” – Samuel Smiles Title: Choose to Shine in Life! Making the decision to shine is a powerful commitment that sets the tone for an exceptional day. When we choose to shine in a specific aspect of life or a particular task, we push ourselves to work harder and hold ourselves accountable for the actions and results we create. But why do people choose to shine? The reasons can be as vast as the sky, but fundamentally, it signifies having big goals and high expectations for oneself. The burning desire to shine comes from recognizing the need for personal growth and improvement in the way we perceive, feel, or handle things. For instance, choosing to shine at work demonstrates the realization of your potential contri...