“It sounded like a good job…one that I could learn and do reasonably well. And it paid, well, good enough. Now a few years later, I hate it!” Sound familiar? I’ve heard it a lot and there are several ways to tackle this one. 1. What is it about the job that you hate? WhichContinue reading “I’m in the wrong job!!”
Author Archives: Anne
Feeling stuck?
Feeling stuck in your job? The only kind of work you get is what you’ve always gotten. Your boss and colleagues have carved an image of you in their minds of what you do well and how they can depend on you. Some call this pigeon-holed. You don’t necessarily have to change your employer toContinue reading “Feeling stuck?”
Rethinking Retirement – Boomers and GenX
Where do you fit into the workforce? Today’s organizations are facing challenges like never before with our current demographics. Check out this article for some interesting thoughts for both managing staff as well as your own career.
What do Employers Look for in Hiring Boomers?
Employers must hire people that can advance the organization’s mission, strategic goals and contribute to the team and well-being of the organization. Some hire for a good attitude and offer training on the specifics (customer service jobs are prime example). Candidates must be well-versed in explaining how both their transferable skills and industry or professional skillsContinue reading “What do Employers Look for in Hiring Boomers?”
I Am Not a Micro-Manager, Or Am I?
It was one of the small things that rang the bell in my head. I was just being helpful, or so I thought, but she didn’t. I take my own bags to the grocery like so many of us. But irritates the checkers to change their rhythm of dropping things into the plastic bags. ItContinue reading “I Am Not a Micro-Manager, Or Am I?”
Under-qualified for the Job?
Can’t get promoted? Tired of new hires that you have to train? Does the next job in your career path, or in your organization, require skills or a degree you don’t have? Feeling stuck in dead-end job? I’ve heard this frequently in both the public and private sectors. Recently I’m hearing it loudly in agenciesContinue reading “Under-qualified for the Job?”
Are You a Bad Boss?
Most of us don’t think we are a bad boss. The really bad bosses aren’t reading this because they don’t care. Here are 4 clues of a bad boss. What would be especially useful would be your ideas on how to help someone be a better boss. (hint: This isn’t always just what the bossContinue reading “Are You a Bad Boss?”
Regaining Trust
It’s one of the squishy intangibles that makes all the difference in our work lives. If you cannot trust your manager – if you cannot trust your team – then no one is happy. Trust must be earned and that takes time, consistency and follow-through. There are some specific things leaders can do to helpContinue reading “Regaining Trust”
Performance Review Time – Hearing feedback
Posted September 04, 2009 09:02 AM Hide Post Giving and receiving feedback are two different sets of behaviors. Many resources are available for giving feedback effectively. Yet there is little to help us prepare to receive and participate in these conversations, and not dread them. It’s hard enough for people to give feedback and manyContinue reading “Performance Review Time – Hearing feedback”
Does it Matter? Is It Interesting? Do I like doing it?
Daniel Pink’s 18 min video on TED.com is a great example of how extrinsic motivators (such as financial incentives) have a narrow band of effectiveness and often work in reverse. By tapping into the intrinsic motivations of autonomy, mastery and purpose we can change not only how we do business, but how we work towardContinue reading “Does it Matter? Is It Interesting? Do I like doing it?”