How the manosphere seeps into the workplace – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business leadership “The manosphere is a sprawling ecosystem of podcasts, YouTubers, message boards, and more aimed at disgruntled men.” – NPR A new word clarified the recent confusing behavior of young men in the 21st century. The word is “manosphere”. It sounds mystifying, for it seems to defy…

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How Women Rise: We’re still talking about It – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.” — Mark Twain Since September of 2022, I have attended three completely different Women’s Conferences: September 2022, The RISE Women’s Summit; December 2022, The Massachusetts Conference for Women; and March 2023, Bryant University’s Women’s Summit. Each has its own tone and…

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Managing Conflict by Using Your Value System – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.”— Mahatma Gandhi How do you manage conflict in your workplace, home, and family? Some people believe the best way to resolve conflict is to have facts and data in hand to stay motivated by your own personal values, and…

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How Performance Management impacts an organization – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “The only difference between one organization and another is the performance of its people.” – Peter Drucker Performance Management critically impacts each employee and the outcomes expected by the organization. What if the performance management system is broken? Performance Management which is not aligned strategically with company goals, or strategic…

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Culture Shock – Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “America is the only country in the world where you can suffer culture shock without leaving home.” Florence King Culture shock comes in many forms; a new management culture, moving from large Northeastern City to rural South, or living in or visiting a foreign country. Customs, mores, and traditions can…

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