Q: Reading is one of the best ways to be a more interesting person. Those who read on a regular basis have a more nuanced understanding of the world around them. This can provide you with more to say, sharpen your opinions, and increase your intelligence. All of this will develop your personality, making you stand out.  Read books in a variety of genres. Strive for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other types of books. Make time to read every day. Find ways to incorporate reading in your daily schedule. If you have a long commute, for example, you can read on the train. Interesting people tend to have a lot going on. If you have more hobbies, passions, and interests, you will be more interesting for others. This will help you develop a unique personality.  Try something you've always been interested in, but have never done. Join a cooking or painting class. Sign up for a local sports team. Go hiking on the weekends. Trying new things will expand your horizon. This will give you more to talk about. You also may interact with others while trying new things, helping you develop your social skills. Learning should be a lifelong project. The most interesting people never stop learning. Always be on the lookout to learn more and improve your overall understanding of the world.  Read the news. Whether you read online news sources, magazines, or newspapers, understanding what's going on in the world can increase your understanding of it. Embrace learning at work. View every day on your job as an opportunity to learn a new skill or discover some personal insight. Having a variety of experiences can help you be more interesting. This can also develop your personality, making you stand out from others. Be open to exploring new things, whether new ideas, places, or experiences.  Try to go to a place you've never been before every week. Challenge yourself and your opinions. If you're interested in a particular topic, read a variety of opinions and insights about the subject.
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Q: Whether you are a boss supervising a team or if you are a supervisor that is a part of a team, people can sense genuineness.  It is rare that a person will listen to someone who is fake, but people are much more likely to respond positively to authenticity.  Be very honest and genuine with your employees and coworkers, but also with yourself.  Share information about yourself to your staff that you think is appropriate so they know you on a slightly more personal level. Don’t pretend to be something you’re not.  Even if you are the boss, you are not perfect. Remember that people support what they help create.  Get others on your team involved in working on developing a plan for creating a more optimal environment to work in.  You could start by appointing different people to different tasks or you could lead a group discussion.  Ask your staff for input on the process from the beginning.  You don’t want to make decisions before understanding everyone’s concerns. Find out also what people are currently happy or content with in the office.  You might ask them verbally or have them complete an anonymous survey. Avoid using negative and insulting language around people; remember that you’re conversing with your team, not talking at them. Even when you’re disciplining individuals, learn to use constructive criticism instead of putting people down. Listen to what people have to say and compliment them when good work is done. It’s easy to criticize negative actions but things go right every day and shouldn’t be overlooked. Be sure to appreciate people for their good work daily and encourage other supervisors to do the same.   If you are part of the leadership team and you have to discipline someone, make sure to talk to the person one-on-one. Do not do this in front of other people. If you need to address a group of people about a problem, then arrange a group discussion and do not target any particular person during the conversation. If you have coworkers who don’t get along, set up meetings with them to work through their issues so that they don’t poison the positive environment you are trying to create. Meet with each one individually and listen to their concerns. People may share more in  a one-on-one setting than in a group setting. You might say “I have noticed that there is a bit of tension between the two of you.  I care about both of you and want you to have a positive work life.  What issues exist between the two of you that we can address and fix?” No one likes to deal with ambiguity or uncertainty.  Once a decision has been made to change your office, you must explain this new plan to your staff.  Make sure that you have taken their suggestions into consideration and you incorporate them in some ways so that you are communicating that you care about your staff.  But remember, that at the end of the day, you are the leader and it is your job to create a positive environment. For instance, if you are now requiring that everyone come in 30 minutes earlier every day, you will need to justify this with a reason as this will require more effort from your team. Your team will likely have quite a few questions if you are seeking to change the office and will want to give their input.  You should give them the respect of answering them.  You may feel a bit of pushback from them, particularly if you are making big changes.  Even small changes might meet some resistance because some people do not enjoy change.  The team may be accustomed to working under a certain set of circumstances, so give them some time to adjust to this newness. Be willing to listen to feedback about yourself as well and look for ways that you can grow and improve. Consider the root of the issues in your office.  You will need to work to develop changes that will improve these core issues, but sometimes, everything you try will not work.  Work with your team to identify what’s not working and talk to your mentors or others who you trust.  You may find, as well, that your methods aren’t working because of resistance from an employee or perhaps your entire team.  Sit them down to have conversations individually and together. If you are the boss, you may need to fire someone if they are continuing to be negative or insubordinate, but this should be a last resort.
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Be genuine and authentic. Involve others in the process. Communicate positively. Work to address any negative group dynamics. Clarify your vision in detail. Answer questions. Experiment with different options.