As a coach, I work with clients all the time who struggle to make tough career decisions. Here’s what’s interesting about this: usually they’re so focused on trying to find a solution that they don’t notice that they’re not sure what the real problem is.
Here’s an example. Joseph is struggling because he’s not happy with his job: the work isn’t interesting, his boss is a jerk, and the organization is overly political. The solution, clearly, is to find a new job which fixes these three problems. [click to continue…]
Now that the Great Recession has enshrined the New Frugality in the popular consciousness, it only makes sense to try taking a budgetary approach to time management.
Or so it seems to me, but then again, I do have a long history of deficit spending – if only when it comes to time. [click to continue…]
If you’re looking for a job, success may be as close as your kitchen cabinet … or between your ears.
That’s according to best-selling author of “Swim With The Sharks” and Twin Cities business leader, Harvey Mackay (www.HarveyMackay.com).
In his latest book, “Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door: Job Search Secrets No One Else Will Tell You,” Mackay offers practical employment tips from his 45+ years of experience as an executive. [click to continue…]
Assertiveness training is one of the most important tools anyone can have in life, especially when standing up to difficult and toxic co-workers. Rid yourself of childhood restrictions, fear, hesitation, and social misinformation. Know the difference between being aggressive – which includes bullying, yelling, screaming, intimidation – versus being assertive – which consists of being diplomatic, strong, factual, clear, and firm, which can successfully solve interpersonal difficulties in your life. Stop being a martyr, a victim, and a doormat. Avoid blaming other people for your situation. Believe that there is a workable resolution. Take responsibility and stand up for yourself to get what you need and want from others in a caring, direct way. Good co-workers know how to be positive, identify the faulty behavior, and focus quickly on a win/win solution. [click to continue…]
I think we’ve all become quite weary of those overly cheery types who declare that there’s no such thing as a problem, everything is an opportunity.
No, I don’t buy it either.
But if we step back, there’s a useful idea within the concept that we should consider. The fact is that when people are faced with problems, they’re looking for some kind of solution. That might be a fix for the source of the problem, a way to avoid it, preventing it in the future, or whatever. That desire for a solution can be the opportunity. [click to continue…]
With an industry steeped in consumerism, advertising space is of critical importance. Companies know the importance of getting their message out. You are the owner of YOUR BRAND and YOUR IMAGE. You own the advertising rights to YOU. In a competitive landscape, the message around your skills and capabilities is important. LinkedIn offers the ability for you to have a BILLBOARD that represents YOUR SKILLS and YOUR capabilities. They are giving you FREE ADVERTISING space to advertise your skills. Why not take it? Why not create a profile that showcases your skill-sets? Why not use the free access to position yourself for jobs, promotions, and additional pay? [click to continue…]
