I love this idea of the Serendipity of Success, that the universe transpires to help you just at the exact moment you need it, bringing you a person or a resource you weren't expecting that moves you closer to a goal or toward something you were trying to accomplish.
Read MoreBelieving in Karma is like learning the Golden Rule. It's just what we learn as kids, it's considered truth and we're not to question it, we're just to abide by it. Period, end of story.
Yes, this is all well and good. I leave a good portion of my life up to Karma. (I know for a 100% fact that a couple of very bad things have happened to me as a result of bad Karma juju I emitted to the world). Mostly, though, I believe in the Karma of kindness.
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Of course your performance review is important, but THIS is even more important. A great lesson from the book, Thanks for the Feedback: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback.
Read MoreDoing your best to keep curiosity alive and kicking among your team is critical. People who are curious contribute more, collaborate more and feel that their ideas are truly valued (which means they stick around longer!).
If your team isn't pushing the curious envelope - maybe they're too busy or believe they already are as curious as they can be - you can do a few small things to promote an environment of learning within your department. Here are 3 ways to keep your employees curious:
Read MoreIt's true, jerky people exist at work, unfortunately more often than we want. You are going to cross paths with a difficult co-worker at some point and beware...they will test you and your patience more than anything.
Read MoreI've coached so many people who are either already burned-out or are about 2 steps away from being there. You know the signs: you're tired, feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated to do anything because you've got just too much on your plate.
“Follow your passion” is a cliché that gets thrown around A LOT. I absolutely believe that people should do what they love (I mean we’re talking I quit my full time job to become a solopreneur!), but let’s be honest. That phrase doesn’t tell you how to do anything.
When you do decide to take the plunge, here are four no-nonsense ways that can turn your passion into an effective plan.
Read MoreSharing personal or professional goals with others can help keep you more accountable. And talking about your goals helps on so many levels: you get immediate champions, you have people to hold you accountable, you get a built-in support network, and you have cheerleaders applauding your progress.
Read MoreNo matter what your role, industry, or personality type, going it alone is the surest way to make it harder than it needs to be. You can go the Lone Ranger route and learn it on your own, or you can Create a brain trust of people who can teach you, push you, help you AND grow you...As fast as possible.
Read MoreHave you ever been given a compliment followed by a put down? And you're just confused over how to feel? The good ol' Kiss and a Kick tactic. Here are some tips to help you cope...
Read MoreThese first five days have been a fascinating study of my discipline and focus. I mean really, with no actual "work place" to go to, the main thing standing between me and the welfare line is my ability to stay the course and be effective with my time. Here's how the week panned out...
Read MoreOver 20 years and a fair share of resignations given to me, I've learned the immediate reaction I have to that unfortunate (sometimes not entirely unfortunate) news becomes part of my legacy I've left with that employee. Am I giving this person the memory of working for a jerk boss who made them feel horrible in moving on or the memory of a boss that was supportive right up to the last minute?
Read MoreHow many times have you been sitting in a meeting and thinking to yourself, "This Sucks!"? A million times, a million and ten perhaps. You're sitting and thinking you'd rather poke your eyes out with hot sticks of fire than listen to one more status meeting. But you don't say any of this out loud. Why not? Speak up! Be the catalyst to better-ness!
Read MoreLet's get this clear: Givers of performance reviews hate giving them. Receivers of performance reviews hate getting them. Good bad time all around.
Read Moretalking money in a Performance Review is albeit important, just not using your imminent need as the REASON you should get a raise.
Read Moretake a moment right now to look around your desk area, open your file cabinets, peek in your overheads and see if there is anything that you don't want the general public to have their eyes on. Take that home.
Read MoreReading 4 pages of your life in this scenario is just not possible. You need to sell it in the first page. More likely in the first half of the first page. After page 1, recruiter attention span diminishes greatly.
Read MoreLeader as verb equates to a daily action any one of us can take. Begin it now.
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