Its so much easier to do something different or scary if someone else does it too. We used to dare each other to do something “dangerous.” But it wasn’t so bad if someone else did it first. Courage comes in many forms. Even as adults we often prefer to go somewhere new when we takeContinue reading “Change at Work – Bring a friend”
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Change Success – Initiate more conversations
When there is an organizational change, a systems upgrade or change in policy/procedures or leadership, a common mis-belief is that if we give people the facts, they can handle the change. Facts are important to answer the “why” question. But it doesn’t get to a personal level – and that’s where the change must beContinue reading “Change Success – Initiate more conversations”
WIIFM? First, Listen
People are so overwhelmed by things changing in their lives and their work that we can count on them begin distracted while we are trying to communicate. Whether you are leading a training session or a meeting, over half the people are preoccupied with other thoughts. Some are already gearing up to argue with you.Continue reading “WIIFM? First, Listen”
Abundance in the job search?
Now that sounds like I’m in my own la-la land. But Jason Alba started me thinking with his blog: http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2011/03/31/rethinking-abundance-mentality-job-search-version/ The concept of abundance has been around in many forms throughout many civilizations. Some may know it as ‘living with intention’ or ‘positive thinking.’ When it comes to job search, our emotional strength is criticalContinue reading “Abundance in the job search?”
Change is tough – Stop being miserable.
One of my favorite bloggers has offered us this lovely gift of not only his wisdom but also his poetic talent. In this Seussical tale Kerry Patterson draws from his own experience (and all of us have similar ones!) to stop perpetuating much of our own misery. You can download this story for yourself orContinue reading “Change is tough – Stop being miserable.”
I just Want a Job, “No One is Hiring” – Part 4 of 6
The companies in my area that would hire me have all gone out of business. While many, many businesses have closed their doors, other doors are opening if you know where and how to look. Are you still looking for jobs using the same job title you’ve had for years? Are you only looking forContinue reading “I just Want a Job, “No One is Hiring” – Part 4 of 6″
Making Job/Career Decisions
What may seem at the outset a simple decision – take the best offer – a recent study shows that many factors are considered than we see on the surface. The five researchers (Norman Amundson, William Brogen, Maria Iaquinta, Lee Butterfield, and Emily Koert), who wrote this article* conducted in-depth interviews with working adults toContinue reading “Making Job/Career Decisions”
Fluency with Change
Because change is so pervasive, resiliency is critical to success in all aspects of our lives. Fluency with change is the ability to be at ease or have a sense of confidence in dealing with ambiguous situations. It is the ability to respond to annoying things like deadlines, software changes, traffic delays – and majorContinue reading “Fluency with Change”
5 Ways to Make Your Way
In her “How to Deal” column, Lily Garcia lists 5 great ways to get ahead without going the management route. Too many times when we do great work, we get “rewarded” by being promoted to supervisor or manager. When dealing with the people aspects of managing we need a very different skill set in additionContinue reading “5 Ways to Make Your Way”