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Throughout our lifetime, we are told to be nice to others, to help others, to do for others which, yes, it is the humane way to be. We learn to be helpful and focus on others, especially those who may be more in-need than ourselves. But, why is that many individuals will do more for …
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If you're like most people, you have probably worked in an environment that was less than positive, perhaps even toxic. Workplace environment and culture are critical elements for workplace happiness. One can love the work they do but, if there is misalignment with the environment, then dissatisfaction will result. The mood of a leader attributes …
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I was talking to a coaching client the other day who discussed changes going on in their organization and how they were seeing 'odd' behaviors from employees, which included being less engaged in their work and more demanding in their wants and needs. Upon further exploration with this client, it became apparent that they were …
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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)?"
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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As I'm all about careers - which includes working for yourself or others - I often find that a majority of workers do not pay much attention to their career until something happens. The threat of a job loss or having too much stress are typical situations that elicit attention; but what about the positives …
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If you want to stand out, get noticed and move up in your career, then start spending time, or be around, those who are where you want to be. It is said that we are defined by the company we keep, so it is important to be aware of exactly who that company is. While …
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If you ever find yourself feeling out-of-line with your job and/or workplace, you might want to check yourself and see where you stand on your values as this is one of the biggest problems I see when I hear discontent in the workplace. When values clash, problems result. Values can be defined as "important and …
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Here are some facts to know about your brain if you want to get more tasks done: 1. You can focus on only one conscious task at a time 2. Switching between tasks uses energy so if you switch a lot you can make more mistaks 3. Doing multiple tasks at once will lead to …
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