6 Things to Be Thankful For at Work (And 3 May Surprise You)
If you’ve had a bad day—or even a tough year—you might be hunting for things to be thankful for at work. We’re thankful of course for the tough jobs others do that keep us all moving forward: healthcare and hospital workers, police and firefighters, delivery drivers, staff in companies such as grocery stores, senior living […]Read the full post >>
“My Skills Are Not Being Utilized” (& What to Do If That’s You)
I’m always asking my readers and speaking audiences to tell me their real-world, real life questions about decisions and choices you need to make in your life at work. Here’s one I hear all the time: “What do I do if my skills are not being utilized?” (Personally, I hate the word “utilized” for anything […]Read the full post >>
My Year Without TV, and Lessons Learned Along the Way
(the “year” has now become ten; and counting.) It happened again the other night—this time at a neighborhood party. “Did you see ________ on TV last night?” And I have to smile quietly and answer “no. ” I believe “no” is a complete answer, but in this case, it’s not exactly a fair one. Because […]Read the full post >>
Help! I’m Afraid to Ask for More Money at Work (& What to Do If That’s You)
“I think I’m worth more, but honestly, Darcy, I’m afraid to ask for more money at work. What if it ticks my boss off? Do I look greedy? Or what if she says no? Or even worse, what if I’m wrong and I’m really not worth it? Help!!” If you’ve ever been afraid to ask […]Read the full post >>
Office Politics: What’s Really Going On (& What You Can Do)
“I thought this was my dream job,” Mark told me as he debated whether it was time to leave his company. “But right now, I hate the office politics.” Mark’s not alone. Most of us get annoyed with the crazy junior high dance we call “office politics.” But rather than shy away (’cause truthfully, they’re […]Read the full post >>
How to Be More Valuable at Work (In Any Economy)
Are you feeling the pressure to be more valuable at work? Maybe you just want to keep your job safe when others are getting cut or temporarily furloughed. Or more likely, you know that your company, client or customer really needs the superpowers you bring right now. But it’s easy to forget about the value […]Read the full post >>
Give to Grow: A Conversation with Mo Bunnell
Are you so caught up in doing your work that you’re not winning new work? Or, if you’re in an internal role, are you failing to win the attention and agreement of your peers, leaders, and others–and so feel stuck executing tactics instead of getting new ideas moving ahead? If that’s you, this interview is […]Read the full post >>
Six Things to Think About As You Return to the Office
Thousands of professionals all over the world are getting ready to do something that once seemed impossible: they’re about to return to the office. For those of you whose memories don’t go back very far, the office wasn’t just a sadly funny TV show, but a destination for people to head to when they wanted […]Read the full post >>
4 Career Questions to Ask On Your Birthday
For the most part, I love birthdays. What I don’t love about birthdays is they can sometimes make us think too much about our lives and our careers. I’m all for deep thoughts. But too often the birthday-triggered thoughts sound something like this: What am I doing with my life? Does my work really matter? […]Read the full post >>