It’s a struggle many of us have as we grow in our careers: once we’ve mastered what we’re great at, we’re ready for the next challenge. Except those who love us doing what we do (like our boss, leaders, and colleagues) aren’t always excited to help us move forward. That’s when we have to take […]Read the full post >>
If there’s anything a worldwide crisis has shown us already, 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? Binging on an endless diet of […]Read the full post >>
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 >>
In times of crisis–when your world seems to be falling apart at the seams–you’ve got to remember one thing. You only control three things: Everything you do Everything you say,and Everything you think. That’s it. And that’s a lot. But during times of crisis, it’s easy for us to slip into a constant refrain of […]Read the full post >>
If you search “how to avoid career burnout,” you’ll discover tacit advice like: “Get some exercise,” or “Meditate to control your stress,” or “Manage your time better.” Which sounds lovely. But that kind of “wisdom” gives me indigestion. Truth is, the old school ways to avoid career burnout don’t work anymore. That makes sense, right? […]Read the full post >>
Managing upward can seem like managing through a minefield. One misstep, and . . . BOOM! But let’s face it. If you’re a smart professional who wants to do good things for your company and your career, you’ve got to master the skill of managing upward–effectively communicating with and influencing your boss and other leaders […]Read the full post >>
What’s the future of work in the new decade? Uhh. . .how long ya got? #bigquestions As I’m writing this, it’s a new year and even a new decade, depending on when you start counting. And as is true every new year, and especially every decade, experts come out of the filing cabinets with their […]Read the full post >>
A few years ago, I noticed that most of the year-end review tools out there focused on the negative. You know–here’s what you HAVEN’T DONE, here’s the goal you MISSED, etc. That perspective drove me crazy. Plus, to be honest, it made me feel like crap right at a time when I needed to feel […]Read the full post >>
Ever wonder how to make work easier? Nope, the ole’ button from our friends at Staples won’t do it. . . But trying new things will. I’m a huge fan of the workplace experiment. Yes, even in your set-in-our-ways workplace, there’s room for a few tests. Experiments, pilots, test runs: they’re low risk/high reward strategies […]Read the full post >>
So, what does a coach do–really? One of our readers asked this question recently as their manager was offering to “coach” them. In this video, Coach Darcy Eikenberg shares the three things a coach REALLY does (and should do)–whether it’s a full-time professional like Coach Darcy, or someone else in your organization who’s coaching. Listen […]Read the full post >>
