OK, so you might think I’m stating the obvious for this Monday Motivator gem, but hear me out… This week, initiate a lunch with someone you don’t normally “do lunch” … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Do Lunch!
Monday Motivator: Do Lunch!
Category: Coaching Advice
Monday Motivator: Boo! Join the fun!
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 Attitude Can Determine Your Altitude
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
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
Tips on Dealing with Gossip, Rumors, and Workplace Toxicity
We’ve all seen it. Perhaps we’ve even done it. It hurts. It hurts the busybody. It hurts the department. It hurts the organization.The destructive effects of gossip and grapevine rumors … Continue reading Tips on Dealing with Gossip, Rumors, and Workplace Toxicity
Specific and Sincere – Count ‘Em
Here’s your Monday Motivator… Count the number of times you give specific praise and acknowledgement to others this week. Many of us think we do this a lot. Do we? … Continue reading Specific and Sincere – Count ‘Em
Are You a Back Stabber? Here’s FFT…
Everyone agrees that stabbing someone in the back is nasty behavior. Sometimes I just don’t get how or why anyone in business thanks it is a positive strategy… yet we … Continue reading Are You a Back Stabber? Here’s FFT…
10 Ways to Boost Your Confidence
Most of us struggle with self-confidence. Not always. But in certain situations. We discussed this at a recent Coaching at The Corner discussion at Mitchell’s Book Corner in Nantucket, and … Continue reading 10 Ways to Boost Your Confidence
But, But, But, But, But… NO BUTS!
BUT is a swear word. Well, almost… If you want to create a barrier in a conversation, just use the word “but.” Here is an 82 second podcast that could stop … Continue reading But, But, But, But, But… NO BUTS!
Make Meetings a Career Strategy!
People love to hate going to meetings. Let’s flip this one around. Have you ever considered that meetings could be your biggest career opportunity? Listen to this 90 second podcast … Continue reading Make Meetings a Career Strategy!
Five Things to STOP Doing to Be More Productive
We had a very interactive “Coaching at The Corner” discussion last week on the topic of what we all can STOP doing to become even more productive. Many times, when people … Continue reading Five Things to STOP Doing to Be More Productive
