10 ways to improve your career over the holidays
Whew! It looks like we may actually survive to the end of 2011 – and it’s been a brutal year. If you’re lucky enough to have a job, you’ve probably […]
How gratitude makes your job better
Some years ago, I ran across a person who asked me, “How’s it going?”. I issued the standard answer, “fine,” thinking nothing of it. End of conversation, nothing interesting said. […]
Ten ways to improve the relationship with your boss
Yeah, your boss is a pain. Always getting on your case about something or other, and she never listens to your requests for some time off or making your job […]
A little experiment
Two weeks ago, I offered each of you a challenge: I have a request for each of you receiving this newsletter today: Please tell me one thing that gives you […]
The power of accountability
Most people resist the word “accountability.” This poor term has been so beaten and battered over the last 20 years that nobody wants to talk about it anymore – much […]
Mentally disconnected!
Right now, I’m seeing a big gap in the employment marketplace – but probably not what you think. I’m seeing a rapidly growing number of advertised jobs (in October? Go […]
Facing the scary truth
This is the time of year that we celebrate the mysterious and spooky. But that’s different than what is truly scary. What would happen if you got in an accident […]
Don’t beat yourself up
Man, I sure blew that. I had that discussion with my boss, and it sure feels like I gave her a bad impression. Now she’ll think I’m an idiot. OK, […]
When others bail out
My client this morning was feeling some doubt and uncertainty because other folks in his situation are bailing out of their jobs. It made him wonder whether he’s just the […]
Ten ways to rebuild your energy
I don’t know about you, but there’s some days I can hardly get myself out of bed. The prospect of yet another day of pointless work…. Or I get out […]