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Thank God It's Friday (TGIF)! The last day of the week, for most, is the day when workers look forward to having two days off for rest and relaxation, whatever that may mean. Most people look at this day as one to kind of take it easy at work; others, however, may look at at …
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In many organizations, a big focus is on problems and areas that aren't going well, which can include: the processes, systems, work being done, projects, as well as work behaviors (think of your yearly employee evaluation). It seems that problems are always pointed out first, doesn't it? I see this all the time, and not …
Continue reading "Ever Heard of Positive Organizational Scholarship (or Appreciative Inquiry)?"
Years ago, I got called in to coach a newly promoted leader; this client had been with their company for fifteen years and finally moved up the ranks. However, the company soon realized that their new manager was not quite ready for his role, thus my being called in. This story represents a large part …
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A new report from CareerBuilder is very encouraging in the way of hiring for the coming year. If you are in job-search mode this is good news. According to their latest results from a survey they did regarding job forecasting, companies are planning to not only hire more but also to do better work in …
Stress on the job is a part of the workday - dealing with deadlines, multiple tasks, dealing with other people or customers, and balancing time with family/me-time. But there are times when these tasks can take its toll. There are times when too much work, too little time to get them done added with difficult …
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I don't know what you've listed on your goal sheet for this year, but I encourage you to add to learning one new skill during this year. If you want to advance your career opportunities, becoming a master at a skill is one of the best ways to standout and get noticed. The skill can …
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First off, Happy New Year! I hope that you had a fun and relaxing time during the holidays. But now it's time to buckle down and get back to reality - the start of another new year, new month and new week. This is the perfect time to set your intentions for what you plan …
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As we start this first day of the new year, I encourage you to take time to reflect on the positives from last year and build on those. Make the decision to let go of what didn't go right or work out - you can't change them so focus on what you can change. Get …
So I went to see the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie last; without giving anything away, I will just say one word - Phenomenal! Having been around from the beginning, this movie had it all and sets the stage for the next arc in the trilogy. Today, however, I am seeing a lot …
Are you aware that your visual sense is your most powerful? I've written before on using the visual field to create goals or actions you want to do. We've often heard the saying "Seeing is believing." However, that is not necessarily true. Just because we see something does not mean we automatically accept it. Otherwise, …
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