You’re folding yourself out of bed on on a rainy Monday morning. You’re brushing your teeth, combing your hair, and looking for the jacket that doesn’t have the coffee spot on it. You’ve already snuck a peek—or three—at your mobile device, and your brain is starting to inbox what’s waiting for you at the office. […]Read the full post >>
Should you stay in your job? Or is it time to move on? If you’re feeling the need for something to change in your career, chances are you’re leaning toward leaving. But that might be a mistake. The truth is that many people who aren’t happy with their working life think that the ONLY path […]Read the full post >>
(Skip the intro and dive in here.) There’s one thing I know for sure. We all have superpowers—talents, abilities, knowledge, secrets and insights that when used in our work and life, make us feel like we’re wearing our red cape. They help us soar through our career and our life. And after a decade of […]Read the full post >>
Let’s face it. Managing stress at work is difficult enough. Then along come the holidays. And instead of feeling all the joy and love that the season is supposed to bring, you’re feeling a lot of holiday stress. But the holiday stress monster doesn’t have to eat you alive. You can learn to tame it, […]Read the full post >>
If you tell someone you want to build more power at work, you might get an evil stare. Yes, the idea of power at work gets a bad rap. Abuse it, and you’ll have deserved the headline-grabbing smackdowns, the embarassing dismissals, and the never-to-be-fixed friendships. But cultivate it carefully and use it wisely, and you’ll […]Read the full post >>
Recently, I asked my readers to tell me about the business, career & workplace issues that they wished were easier for them right now. Here’s the issue that soared to the top: How to stay focused on what’s most important. Oh, you, too? Good. Means I’m not alone in the struggle. Our to-do lists keep […]Read the full post >>
Maybe you know it’s time to decide what’s next in your career. If so, congrats. And, a warning. Deciding what’s next comes with gaping-jawed bear traps, into which even the smartest, most talented and careerstrong people fall. Let’s mark them on the map now so you don’t lose a limb. Psst–my Ultimate Checklist to Better […]Read the full post >>
“I want the courage to speak up more when I disagree or have a better idea.” “I need to be brave and leave what’s become a bad workplace–but I need the guts to figure out what good looks like.” “It takes courage to ask for help, especially when I’ve always been the one helping others. […]Read the full post >>
If you’re asked to facilitate a meeting, you may have one of two reactions: YEAH!!! or UGGGHH. Facilitating is a great opportunity to help bring many different viewpoints together so you can get clear and get moving forward. Whether you’re the official “facilitator” or just a leader who wants to get the most out of […]Read the full post >>
Have you ever struggled to get your ideas heard? If you’re like the reader who submitted this question, you’re frustrated when you have great ideas and they don’t seem to get noticed or even heard. If that’s you, here are my three strategies you can use right now. (Note: this video was originally recorded live […]Read the full post >>
