Robert Bitting

What makes extraordinary displays of trust and cooperation possible between individuals and groups?

The basic building block of good teambuilding is for a leader to promote the feeling that every human being is unique and adds value. The result is a more sustainable and supportive work environment.“Interdependent people combine their own efforts with the efforts of others to achieve their greatest success.” – Stephen Covey

How can you see the “big picture” using Integrative Life Planning?

Integrative Life Planning using “appreciative inquiry” is a way of seeing the world that takes into account both personal development and the context in which we live. It focuses on valuing diversity and inclusivity, and on relationship goals and achievement goals relative to society, the organization, the family, and the individual.

How do you use your “Emotional Intelligence” in the workplace?

Emotional Intelligence is the capacity for recognizing our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves, and for managing emotions well in us and in our relationships. It helps us to reason with emotions and emotional feelings, and to deal effectively with “toxic employees” while preventing us from becoming toxic ourselves.

How do you stay professionally affirmed, renewed, enthusiastic and inspired?

People have more confidence and comfort to journey into the future (the unknown) when they carry forward parts of the past (the known). If we carry parts of the past forward, they should be what are best about the past.