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Workplace Curiosity and Why You Should Have More
Do you have workplace curiosity? Is the culture creative, interesting, and inclusive? Are there good listeners? Have you ever felt so busy that you completely miss something happening right in front of you? You are concentrating so hard that you don’t even notice? That could be a very positive and intense level of focus. It
Assumption Decisions Are Made In Every Meeting
Meetings are often about decisions. They are also about information, thinking, and often about assumptions. Are you making assumption decisions? At the very start of every meeting there are assumptions. The assumption about why Jane is missing, why Bob looks worried, and about how the meeting will evolve. Most meetings expect reflection. Reflection is part
Problem Fixers Are Proud Contributors, 10 Questions
Are you in the group of problem fixers? Problem fixers are important but are they stuck in the mode of tactical assault or productive for the team? Many workplace employees take great pride in being a problem solver. In fact, they may boast that they spend their day fighting the metaphorical fires. Problem solving is
Convenient Work, Is This What You Do?
Modern conveniences have made many things, well, more convenient. Is your job becoming more about convenient experiences? Is convenient work what you do? Many people wonder about the future of machine learning and A.I. (artificial intelligence). Will my work be eliminated or will people embrace newer forms of technology? The easy answer to both is,
How Will Your Story Change? Should It?
Sometimes, but not always, change is about choice. Decisions you make or actions you take have a way of changing things or keeping you stuck. Will your story change? Whether it is the end of a year, a decade, or just the end of a current path that you are on, your story is your
Next Leader, Is Succession Vital For You?
Are you the heir apparent for a business venture? Have you endured the ups and downs, the in’s and out’s, and have many years of service? Jumping in as the next leader may require more than just being in line. Many small business owners and entrepreneurs will quickly consider the high failure rate of passing
Energized Action and Learning Something New
It isn’t always about what we know. Often it is more about what we do with what we know. Do you have energized action? We hear about it before the meeting, the workshop, or the conference breakout session. I’m not attending because I already know that stuff. That’s about as basic as it comes, I’m
Professional Growth Begins With Trust
Are you seeking professional growth? Does it surprise you that trust matters for growth? Consider the small business CEO. He or she has a knack for doing many things. It is not uncommon that this knack is exactly what derails growth. Sure, the business entity will grow to a point, yet when the responsibility and
Scaling Costs or Staying The Same?
Have you considered scaling costs? Scaling can be scary. It is true for business and true for your career. Are you trying to scale up? What will it take for you to make a difference in the next six to twelve months? Scale up or else you’ll scale down. Both Business and Career For the
Sorry, We Selected Another Candidate.
Many people have heard these words, “Sorry, we selected another candidate.” The truth is, more people hear these words when compared with, “You’re hired!” Jobs advertisements are everywhere. Hundreds and thousands of people applying. Often there is only one position, maybe two, to be filled. Therefore, it is safe to say that most people won’t
