“Make people awesome.” This is one of the 4 principles of Modern Agile and it perfectly aligns with many of the things I believe about leadership and people / career development. This is what led me to exploring and learning agile people practices. Building a high-performing team and leading successful organizations takes a complex, interconnected, […]
Building an agile organization? Coaching helps. Read More »
“Employees don’t leave bad companies, they leave bad managers,” so they say. So why aren’t organizations investing in developing ‘good’ managers? Or should I say, why aren’t managers investing in developing themselves? In a Harvard Business Review article, “How Managers Unknowingly Sabotage Their Growth”, Ian Daley cited 3 challenges managers face when it comes to their own
Dear Leader, do you feel left behind in your career development? Read More »
It takes a lot to build trust. In preparation for my birthday, my husband searched for hotels and other places we could consider for our family’s celebration. He carefully read through their websites and checked online forums for reviews of other customers. He wanted to make sure that we spend our time and money wisely.
5 Reasons Your Team Doesn’t Trust You Read More »
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going, so they say. It’s easier said than done, don’t you think? It is especially tough when your account balance is running low, your boss keeps giving you more work yet you’re underpaid, none of your prospects have called you back, or you just can’t seem to find
When the going gets tough, how do you keep going Read More »
Do you like what you do each day? How would your employees answer this question? According to Gallup, only 20% can give a strong “yes” response to this question. The answer to this seemingly simple question, pretty much sums up your career well-being. Career Well-being and its impact on our lives Career well-being, according to
How to Help Your Employees Rekindle the Spark for their Jobs Read More »
Some time ago, I posted on LinkedIn “You deserve a career that doesn’t just pay the bills but also fills the heart” and I saw how it resonated with so many. I felt the need to write something to follow through and support those who are wondering if that bill-paying and heart-filling career actually exists, and if
3 Truths about having a Fulfilling Career Read More »
Do people like working with you? Some time ago, I listened to an audiobook on marketing that said that marketing yourself (and eventually getting clients) requires you to be both credible and likeable. It got me thinking and reminded me of recent experiences where likeability actually paved the way to immediate and potential
How to Attract People to Work with You Read More »
Losing your job is not easy. Telling others about it isn’t easy either. I know. I’ve been there. Going through this almost 6 years ago, I know that this in-between space comes with a mixed bag of emotions. I was excited to start a new chapter. I was grateful for the extra time and money
How to Deal with Job Loss Read More »
Let’s face it. We drown ourselves in more and more information, fill every empty block in our calendar with a webinar that interests us, and proudly tell the world that we invest in our own development. And when asked why you should be hired for a position where you have little or no
Converting Learning to Action to Results Read More »
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going, so they say. It’s easier said than done, don’t you think? It is especially tough when your account balance is running low, your boss keeps giving you more work yet you’re underpaid, none of your prospects have called you back, or you just can’t seem to find
When the going gets tough, how do you keep going? Read More »
