Monday, September 30, 2013

The Daily Stat: The Act of Choosing a Treatment May Boost Its Effect on You

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September 30, 2013

The Act of Choosing a Treatment May Boost Its Effect on You


For people who have a need to feel in control, making a choice about health treatments strengthens their chosen treatment's psychological component, says a team led by Andrew L. Geers of the University of Toledo in Ohio. For example, people who put a hand in ice water for 75 seconds reported less pain (20 versus 24 on a scale up to 44) if they were given a bogus pain-prevention cream; but for high scorers on a "desire for control" test, the effect was more pronounced if they were able to select between two (equally bogus) creams. The findings are part of a growing body of research showing that patient involvement enhances treatment effectiveness.


SOURCE: Why Does Choice Enhance Treatment Effectiveness? Using Placebo Treatments to Demonstrate the Role of Personal Control


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Management Tip of the Day: 3 Tips to Build Better Relationships with Your Employees

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September 30, 2013

3 Tips to Build Better Relationships with Your Employees


When people feel connected to you, even difficult conversations feel less threating. Here are three tips to forge stronger bonds with your employees:
  • Relate whenever you can. View every interaction as an opportunity to get to know someone a little better. Make a habit of asking employees one question about their work or their personal lives each time you encounter them.
  • Take note of subtleties. People seek emotional connection through countless small "bids" for attention—questions, gestures, or looks. Take stock of how much you notice these cues . You might also solicit some feedback from friends and family on how well you listen and respond to social cues in general.
  • Regularly express appreciation. Research shows that the ratio of positive to negative interactions is 5:1 in a successful relationship. You don't need to pay someone five compliments before offering criticism, but do be mindful of the ratio.


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Saturday, September 28, 2013

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