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
Year: 2016
Monday Motivator: JDI!
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!
Why Take Things SO Personally?
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?
Monday’s Motivator: How About a Link?
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?
Want to Get Ahead? Volunteer Quickly!
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!
How to Give Caring Feedback
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
Monday Motivator: Invest 10 Minutes
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
The Best Way to Lose an Argument
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
Monday Motivator: Chuck It!
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!
Seven Networking Tips for People Who Don’t LOVE Networking
At last week’s Coaching at The Corner, we had a lively discussion about networking and how to make it less intimidating and more enjoyable. Yes. It can even be enjoyable! … Continue reading Seven Networking Tips for People Who Don’t LOVE Networking
Lighten it up!
Here’s your Monday Motivator: Lighten it UP!!! With a smile that is. Smiles are contageous. The next time you enter a room, or a meeting, or an elevator, or walk … Continue reading Lighten it up!