The clock’s ticking down to figure out what to give everyone 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 Amazon links […]Read the full post >>
Sure, you’re thankful for your family and friends, and other good fortune that’s come into your life. But your work? We don’t always recognize all the different things you can be thankful for at work. It’s more than just being thankful you have a job. In fact, here are six surprising things to be thankful […]Read the full post >>
It’d been six months since Sarah’s colleague Alexandra became her new boss. She was fine with it at the time, and even relieved that someone who knew her well would now be in charge of the department. And then . . .things changed. Sarah couldn’t put her finger on it, but she noticed she was […]Read the full post >>
It’s inevitable that at some point across your career, you’ll be the unfortunate recipient of negative feedback at work. If it hasn’t happened to you, well, just wait a little longer. Negative feedback at work can pop up in a million different ways–and not just during formal annual reviews or performance conversations. It can happen […]Read the full post >>
One of the things I increasingly hear from my coaching clients and readers is that they’re struggling to find more time. And the world is certainly filled with hacks and tricks and planners and calendars. In fact, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry. And yet . . . We all have the same amount of time. […]Read the full post >>
Earlier this year, I taught my popular webinar, “Mastering the Art of Bragging: What Today’s Professionals & Other Humble Leaders Need to Know” for alumni of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. The full webinar is private to their group**, but here’s a short video that shares of my point of view here […]Read the full post >>
If you’re someone who wants to grow your career, you’ve got to learn one important thing first: how to ask for feedback at work. It’s not always easy, especially when we’re moving fast and/or everyone’s moving fast around us. But learning how to ask for feedback helps you take control of your career. It’s a […]Read the full post >>
I didn’t always know how to build a support team at work. I had to be taught. And each day since, I’ve been grateful for the lesson. Here’s my story. When I led a regional division of a large HR consulting firm, Bridget was my boss Suzanne’s executive assistant. Even though we worked 500 miles […]Read the full post >>
Feeling stuck in your career? You’re not alone. In my line of work as a leadership and career coach, I talk to successful professionals every day who tell me they’re feeling stuck in their career. If you’ve ever been there, it’s a craptastic feeling. And while each person’s specific situation might be slightly different, there’s […]Read the full post >>
Is it finally time to discover your superpowers at work? It is, if: You’re no longer sure about the things that make you unique and special. You’re thinking about what’s next for you, but you’re not exactly sure what that looks like. You want to more effectively talk about who you are when you’re at […]Read the full post >>
