This one goes to all my introverts out there. It’s about the dreaded “small talk” – how and why to do it.
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Much like life, apologies at work are hard. And hard to come by. Don’t be the person who can’t say sorry; learn how and when to apologize, and how not to.
Managing a team has changed over the years, and coaching is an increasingly important skillset to have as a leader. This article talks at length about the importance and impact of coaching your reports.
Running a meeting, giving feedback, creating a positive team culture, recruiting, and managing your own time are all key skills any manager needs. This article breaks down the fundamentals any new manager needs to know.
Decision making is hard. When you’re a leader, people often look to you to make decisions. For some leaders, it’s all they do, or the most important part of what they do. For individual decision makers, there’s great advice available. But when you’re part of a team, knowing whose decision it is to make, and ensuring that it’s made at the right time (and well) can be the factor that creates a positive cultural dynamic
The future of work is hybrid. Remote-first cultures are possible, but still rare. Fully in-person workplaces are a requirement in some sectors, but will be an albatross for those who mandate it without a compelling reason. Conventional wisdom at this point is that most companies will adopt, or will be forced to adopt, a hybrid model for their workplaces. Companies that do not risk the ire of their employees, and a loss of competitive advantage
At this point in time, it’s clear to anyone who’s paying attention to that achievement ethos is on the way out. More and more individuals at every station of life are giving up their efforts to climb the corporate ladder, win the rat race, or pursue “the American Dream” (which is itself simply about pursuit). Young people who are quitting or pushing for better work/life boundaries; experienced workers who are retiring early or leaving to
So, you’ve decided to get some help. You have a problem, an opportunity, or a new challenge that you don’t feel you can tackle alone. Maybe you don’t have a specific outcome in mind, but want help overcoming self-doubt, or figuring out what your next step should be. You’re clear that you don’t need a therapist, but now the question is: what’s the difference between a coach and a mentor, and which do you need?
So you’ve decided you want a coach. Maybe you’re looking for a life coach, or a leadership coach. Maybe you’re looking for a specialized coach, like a career coach or health coach or a relationship coach or a sales coach or a new manager coach. So many choices! Where do you start? In this post, I’ll try to address the most common questions faced when looking for a coach: What do you need? Where do
Anyone who has worked with me knows that I love to use an analogy. Or a metaphor. Similes make me smile. I sometimes mix them up, which causes my writer/editor friends to cringe, but I think just adds to my charm. But you won’t be surprised to hear that it’s all for a purpose. Analogies can be incredibly useful tools when trying to communicate ideas to others – especially when you’re discussing topics of personal