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
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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
Developing Your Empathy
Empathy comes more naturally for some of us than others. But we all have the capacity to empathize and connect with one another. And we can all learn to get better. Leaders who can connect empathically with others can build trust and improve team performance. In a recent article in Harvard Business Review – “Empathy Rules” – the author, Sherry Turkle, says … [Read more...] about Developing Your Empathy
Do You Love Your Job?
Imagine what your workplace would be like if you – and everyone you worked with – shouted YES to this question. What an amazing world that would be! Unfortunately, our current reality is distant from this dream. Resignations are at an all-time high and organizations are having a hard time filling vacancies. A recent article in Harvard Business Review gives us some … [Read more...] about Do You Love Your Job?