Barbara Bartlein

Stress Management--Desk Rage is More Common in the Workplace

As any human resource executive can tell you, frustration and office temper tantrums by employees are not unusual, but two new studies indicate that incivilities in the workplace appear to be increasing. Termed "desk rage," by one survey, it includes arg... Read >

Stress Management--Employees Have New Priorities

Family has always been important to Debra Schmidt, but she has gotten a lot clearer on her priorities since September 11th. Owner of Spectrum Consulting Group, a company that helps companies build customer and employee loyalty, she wants flexibility in h... Read >

Personality Test--Create Your Personal Press Release

The articulate, well prepared executive presents a financial report to stockholders; with the lining of her skirt showing 1 ? inches past the hem. The President of a large corporation discusses innovation and trend setting ideas to top management s... Read >

Personality Test--Discover Your Genius

In these days of overused phrases like, "thinking out of the box," "looking for synergy," and finding one's "passion," what most people are really seeking is recognition and expression of their genius. I don't mean a lofty intellect unattainable by most... Read >

Personality Test: Successful People Have Difficulty Changing

A hard working partner at a major law firm, John B., finds that he gets short with co-workers especially when under stress. He is not viewed as a "team player" by other members of the firm and the support staff avoid him. In spite of feedback and coachi... Read >

Marriage Counseling-Prevent Therapist Assisted Marriage Suicide

People want to get married and stay married. In fact, according to a study by Family Service of America, more than 70% of adult Americans believe that "marriage is a lifelong commitment." Interestingly, even 81% of divorced and separated Americans still... Read >

Marriage Counseling--Are You a Workaholic?

Justin, a thirty-five year old executive at a high-pressure investment firm works 60-70 hours per week. Even on vacation, he often slips away from the rest of the family to go on-line, check messages and answer phone calls. Until recently, he saw nothi... Read >

Marriage Counseling: Marriage is Good for Your Health, Wealth, and Happiness

Marriage keeps you healthy, US government researchers reported in December. According to a new study by the Center for Disease Control, married people are less likely to smoke, drink heavily or be physically inactive. They are less likely than sing... Read >

Marriage Counseling: Use the Waiter Rule to Evaluate a Date or Partner

Working my way through college, I waited tables and tended bar. Though I have several degrees with an emphasis on human behavior and psychology, I swear I learned more about people from slinging hash and pouring drinks. I can remember ac... Read >

MARRIAGE COUNSELING--How is the Health of Your Relationship?

The best relationships are friendships that catch fire. How well do you know your partner and their view of the world? Answer the following questions to find out. 1. I understand my partner's philosophies about life. Yes ... Read >

MARRIAGE COUNSELING: Marriage is Good for Your Health, Nagging May be a Factor

Marriage keeps you healthy, US government researchers reported in December. According to a new study by the Center for Disease Control, married people are less likely to smoke, drink heavily or be physically inactive. They are less likely than singles, ... Read >

Marriage Counseling: Marriage is Good for Your Health--Nagging May be a Factor

Marriage keeps you healthy, US government researchers reported in December. According to a new study by the Center for Disease Control, married people are less likely to smoke, drink heavily or be physically inactive. They are less likely than singles, ... Read >

Marriage Counseling--Seven Tips to Live Longer

We have all heard the stories; the executive retires in Spring and dies before the first Winter snowfall. While some may conclude that the former exec just couldn't adjust to retirement, it is more likely that they burned themselves out working. That i... Read >

Runaway Meetings Are The Top Time Waster At Work

A new nationwide survey finds that "runaway" meetings are the biggest time waster in the workplace. More than 27 percent of workers polled said meetings are the largest culprit for inefficiency and lack of productivity. The survey was developed by O... Read >