I had planned to write on another topic, but the event in Las Vegas changed that. Listening to the news and what's been reported on Facebook, and other social media outlets, is heartbreaking. It seems that we are facing more and more tragedies in our world. We still have people trying to rebuild their lives …
How to Career Path Employees Who Don’t Want Upward Mobility
Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of career pathing and how it helps with employee engagement, and as a strategy in succession planning. It's the way to identify high potentials and filling leadership positions that open up as Baby Boomers leave the organization. But, I also mentioned that not everyone wants to move up the …
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The Job: When is Enough Enough?
Years ago, when I worked a job, I can still remember waking up with heaviness in my chest, pain in my stomach and crying; the thought of going in another day was too much. For me, it was not the work itself but the politics and oppressive behavior of coworkers (not in my department) who …
Making the Case for Career Pathing in Organizations
In looking at perks that employees want within their organization, one that stands out is the idea of career pathing; this is a plan for the progressions the employee will take while employed with their organization. While not every employee wants to move up into a leader role, they do want to know their are …
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Learning Styles Do Matter
There has been much debate as to whether one's learning style matters, or is even valid. While we use all of them, there are usually one or two that we favor and use more. The three styles are: Visual - this leans to what you see Auditory - this leans to what you hear Kinesthetic …
Branding vs Being a Brand
The speaker for a coaching meeting I run, a graphic designer, said something at our last meeting that made me stop in my tracks and rethink what I've always heard about branding. I always thought that we create a brand, either through our logo, colors, or our website. I've taken courses and have listened to …
Lessons from the 12-Year Old Who Just Won a Million
Last night, for the first time a 12-year has won America's Got Talent. It came down between her and another child, who is a singer. The winner is a ventriloquist, who has only started two years ago. Now that is true talent. I watched her journey from the beginning, with a shy girl walking on …
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Post-Hurricane Anxiety?
I'm not sure who we've ticked off, but the weather has been crazy lately - hurricanes, fires, and now earthquakes. There are many who have been in the path of Harvey and Irma, and now Jose and Maria are playing havoc, messing with our safety and livelihood. I've been seeing more clients, as well as …
The Perils of Blocking a Worker’s Job Movement Within the Organization
The question of the day: is it a wise decision for a manager to block, or prevent, a worker from making a job move within the organization? This can be answered from different perspectives, both pro and con. But the real question is, what is the long-term effect this will have on the worker in …
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Dealing with ‘Deadwoods’ in the Workplace
Louis shows up to work every day, but puts in minimal effort; he gets work in but not always on time, and his interactions with coworkers is subpar, at best. Mistakes? common for Louis. So why is Louis still employed? Louis has become what is known as a 'deadwood,' which refers to those who are …
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