About: Dr. Lynette Reed
Writer, researcher and advisor on human potential for personal and organizational development, Dr. Lynette Reed has mentored people from in businesses, not-for-profits, schools, allied health agencies, chambers of commerce, government and churches. She has taught courses on team building, leadership, ethics, world religion and world cultures. Her current literary contributions include an executive summary paperback titled, Fixing the Problem: Making Changes in How You Deal with Challenges, as well as book contributions, articles, guest radio appearances and a series of children's books with Abingdon Press. She is also a co-founder and board member of the Institute for Soul-Centered Leadership at Seton Cove. Lynette holds a Doctor of Ministry in Spirituality, Sustainability, and Inter-Religious Dialogue and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Contact her at expectations2reality@icloud.com.
All Articles and Webinars by Dr. Lynette Reed
Written on January 13, 2020, by Dr. Lynette Reed
There is a survival instinct in each of us. When you sense danger, your body reacts. You either fight to protect yourself, or you take flight to get away from the threat. This behavior is a handy instinct to have if you are facing a life or death situations, but adds a degree of difficulty…
Written on October 21, 2019, by Dr. Lynette Reed
Fall is upon us with its crisp autumn air. That does not mean that things can’t heat up in the workplace though. All it takes is a little work stress or a misplaced word, to cause heated conditions. With those fiery conditions come heightened emotions, causing reactions instead of responses to the people around us…
Written on September 16, 2019, by Dr. Lynette Reed
Technology has brought ones and zeros into the workplace. This computer-generated number system brings some added benefits, such as more efficiency and accuracy for the work. You are better able to connect instantaneously with others from all walks of life and more effectively manage large amounts of information. This connectivity also gives you the ability…
Written on July 12, 2019, by Dr. Lynette Reed
People are like dominos. When placed together, the action of one domino can change the movement of all the dominoes near it. When a person takes action, it causes a chain reaction to the people and places surrounding that person. Self-awareness helps you to more effectively see these connections with other people and recognize more…
Written on May 30, 2019, by Dr. Lynette Reed
Posted: March 27, 2019 Presenter: Dr. Lynette Reed Moderator: Kyle Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Lynette Reed’s What Type of Conflict Do You Have In Your Workplace? webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. You may wish to use this transcript for the purposes of…
Written on May 6, 2019, by Dr. Lynette Reed
Common Pitfalls of Effective Management Work can be a very frustrating place. According to a recent Hay Group study, one-third to one-half of employees report work conditions that keep them from being as productive as is possible. These employees slowly disengage and limit their work potential due to increased frustration. I believe frustration often comes…
Written on March 27, 2019, by Dr. Lynette Reed
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 0.75 PMI® PDUs in the Leadership category of the Talent Triangle. Event Description: Join Dr. Lynette Reed for a discussion on conflict in the workplace. This webinar defines the difference between blameless conflict, which helps to strengthen the project, and…
Written on March 11, 2019, by Dr. Lynette Reed
At work, it’s likely that your concentration is probably on hard skills that give tangible results and allow you to perform your job. Technical skills help you maintain deadlines and keep you effectively multitasking on all of your different projects. People skills, also called soft skills, are less tangible. Unfortunately, they become much easier to…
Written on January 18, 2019, by Dr. Lynette Reed
Stress is a part of work. You may experience it from external activities such as deadlines, time constraints, disconnects in communication, and/or errors in work processes. There are also internal stressors that come from challenges to your personal feelings and beliefs. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s NIOSH report found that 40% of workers…
Written on November 20, 2018, by Dr. Lynette Reed
With many forms and faces and with a variety of roles, stakeholders are a valuable part of any project. Based on a recent article by Robert Youlker, stakeholders comprise people both inside and outside of an organization who have an interest in a problem and its solution. Fractured relationships with stakeholders can create a fragmented…
