Its awkward and a little bit uncomfortable. But that’s okay. You will ease into it. Starting a new job is filled with predictable challenges and changes. Here are some suggestions from a recent HBR article about what may happen with you and what to do about it. *Your Prediction Engine Fails. You aren’t sure what to expect. How could you? Ask people to introduce … [Read more...] about Starting Your New Job
Solving Coworker Conflict
Maybe it is a big personality difference. Perhaps they wield power over you without any logic whatsoever. Possibly they have never produced a good idea in their entire life. Regardless, most all of us have had to deal with “coworker conflict.” A study reported in a recent article in Harvard Business Review found that 94% of those surveyed had worked with a “toxic” … [Read more...] about Solving Coworker Conflict
Your Legacy
In the last days of your life – when you look back – what difference do you hope to have made in the world? What memories will give you joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment? What do you want those who are close to you to remember? When we answer these questions, we are beginning to identify what we want the core purpose of our life to be. There are few things more … [Read more...] about Your Legacy
Do You Need a Career Coach?
Last week’s blog topic was Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job. If enough of those signs are showing up for you and you are beginning the process – you may want to check out this blog on how you can be your own career coach. But – if you thinking about hiring a Career Coach, here are some reasons that might be a good idea; based on a recent article in Harvard Business … [Read more...] about Do You Need a Career Coach?
Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job
Is this a bump in the road or is it time to leave? We all have challenging days. But when do changes in your work life add up to: “it’s time to move on?” Following are six signs that it is time to leave, taken from a recent article in Harvard Business Review: *It is no longer encouraging your growth. If your work responsibilities are no longer helping you grow, then … [Read more...] about Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job