Recently, one of my women clients confessed that she wanted to apply for a job that looked really interesting, but she didn’t have all the “required” qualifications.
“Go for it,” I urged.
Read MoreReaching out to cold, or even cool associates to ask for help during a job hunt is intimidating and can even feel a little presumptuous. But, if you spent time now nurturing your network, it’s much easier to reach out if a job hunt is in your future.
Read MoreMike Robbins’ recent HBR article makes an important distinction between appreciation and recognition: recognition is given for a task done well, while a person is given appreciation. In other words, recognition is for the “what” and appreciation is for the “who”. While no one would argue that good work deserves recognition, it is equally important to be appreciated for who we are.
Read MoreAre you open, curious, and available to learn? …Or are you defensive, marshaling your arguments.
Are you focused on proving yourself right? Or are you focused on what others can share?
Read MoreI just read a strong, well written, thoughtful and helpful article on how to actually uncover your values, identify what makes them important and then what to do, so you actually use this information to make work, work for you.
Read MoreThe year is coming to a close and for many, that means performance reviews. I know, all the hard work, dedication, commitment gets boiled down to how much of a raise (if any) will come in 2020. That’s important, but you can leverage this time with your lead to gain valuable insights that will pay off far into the future. Don’t squander this chance to really learn how you’re perceived, how your contribution is measured and what skills you need to master.
Read MoreI recently conducted a small group workshop where we explored ways to increase job satisfaction. On a scale of one to ten, with ten being in love with their job, the whole group was hovering around a five. A five.
Read MoreWe might expect onboarding (especially within big organizations) to be planned, effective, and low stress, but this is rare. Recently, two people close to me—a family member, and a client—have both experienced less than ideal onboarding experiences. In both cases, they were left confused and worried. Worst of all, these two new hires doubted their decision to join their new organizations.
Read MoreHow would you complete this Mad Lib if you were writing the story of your search for the perfect job? If you’re lucky, have courage and are clear about what you want, then maybe this could be your story:
Read MoreI highly recommend reading Rebecca Zucker's Harvard Business Review article. She has identified four things that make the trip easier.
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