Here’s your Monday Motivator: Join in! Today is Halloween. Get in the spirit. (Translation: Stop being an ol’ fuddy duddy.) Wear a costume. Dress in black and orange. Decorate your desk. … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Boo! Join the fun!
Your career trajectory can be impacted by your attitudes and your perspectives. Doing great work is just not good enough anymore. I have coached a wide range of career seekers, … Continue reading Your Attitude Can Determine Your Altitude
Monday’s Motivator: Just Doooo It! OK. Don’t think I’m silly. Here’s your challenge. Just go for it. Just doooo it. Just…. What have you been wanting to do. Who have … Continue reading Monday Motivator: JDI!
Taking things personally, in business, can be a real detriment to a budding career. Business is business. Listen to this podcast for some “great pointers” that can help you stick … Continue reading Why Take Things SO Personally?
Here’s your Monday Motivator – connect two people. Be the “connector.” Think of two people who will benefit from knowing each other and/or working together, and connect them. This is … Continue reading Monday’s Motivator: How About a Link?
We all know that volunteering can be a positive career strategy. Let’s take it one step further. The more quickly you volunteer, the better. We’ve all been in meetings when … Continue reading Want to Get Ahead? Volunteer Quickly!
It is always dicey to have to feel like you need to give feedback or constructive criticism. This was an energized discussion that we had at last week’s Coaching at … Continue reading How to Give Caring Feedback
Here’s your Monday Motivator: Invest 10 minutes in learning something new. What I have in mind is to suggest that you listen to a TED talk. TED talks go no … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Invest 10 Minutes
Opinions differ, people disagree, conflict happens. I like seeing people resolve potentially flammable situations amicably. I like it when two people respect each other enough to work together on a … Continue reading The Best Way to Lose an Argument
Here’s your Monday Motivator: Throw at least 10 things out – TODAY! Clutter creates mind clutter. Whether you clean out a drawer, ditch old pencils, purge files, or take 10 … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Chuck It!
