Whether you take action or stand still, there’s risk in your career. Yup, RISK is definitely a four-letter word for most of us. Like FEAR. Or PAIN. Truth is, we live in a world where risk is inevitable. But taking a risk in your career gets confusing. How do we assess it, evaluate it, and […]Read the full post >>
What if I had a magic pill that would instantly make you a better leader? You know, the kind people talk about, fondly, for years –even long after they’ve left the organization? Well, that magic pill exists. It’s called TRUST. We all know when we don’t trust someone. But we don’t always know when someone […]Read the full post >>
If there’s anything I know for sure, it’s that the past is gone and the future’s not fully here yet. So what can we do to navigate through our work and lives right NOW? How can we make the most of change that’s happening around us? It’s easy to slip into a confused, wandering state […]Read the full post >>
Let’s face it: when it comes to making career decisions, even the sharpest among us can struggle. Yes, even when we’re lucky enough to choose between something great and something equally great, we swirl and spend endless joules of human energy worrying about our decisions, sometimes giving up and just deciding to make none at […]Read the full post >>
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 >>
Let’s be honest: if you have to deal with a bully at work, it’s exhausting. Whether it’s a boss who constantly critiques, a colleague who dismisses your ideas, or even a direct report who undermines your leadership, the emotional labor it takes is real. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough: most traditional advice […]Read the full post >>
(*Update: 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. […]Read the full post >>
In my work as an executive coach, I see how often we hear ideas that interest us but we stop, thinking “that would be too hard” or “it’s not for people like me.” Angel investing is one of those ideas for me, but I’ve found that today’s “angels” aren’t all Silicon Valley bros. In fact, […]Read the full post >>
The clock’s ticking down to figure out what to give people at work this holiday season–and my stress level’s going up. If you’re in the same tinseled boat, here are a few ideas that may kick up your gift-Q without deflating your money-Q. They’re all appropriate for the gift-worthy people at work, too. (Note: Any […]Read the full post >>
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 >>