Do your colleagues and team members trust you? You may say “yes, of course.” But do you really know? I’ve worked with managers who didn’t have an accurate perception of how their team members perceived them. This negatively affected the trust, communication and results of the team. Below are eight behaviors that reflect trustworthiness. Are there a few… Read More

For over two years, I worked at a company that provided me with the flexibility to work wherever and whenever I wanted as long as I achieved my results. On days I had a lot of planning and writing to do, I worked at home. On days I desperately needed sleep and a morning workout,… Read More

When you’re accountable for your team’s results and bottom line, you can feel the pressure to have all the answers, create a clear vision and avoid mistakes. If that’s your approach though, you’re sabotaging yours and your team’s efforts and may not even know it. Here are four actions you need to STOP in order… Read More

What’s that you say? LOVE in the WORKPLACE? When I say “love,” I’m not talking about finding your significant other or violating a Human Resources policy. I’m talking about an energy, mindset and approach to your working relationships. Here’s how love can show up in the workplace – professionally speaking:   You want the best… Read More

How many of the following statements accurately describe how you feel about the work you do? 1) You’re eager to learn more about the skills and talents needed for your job. 2) You spend time reading about work-related topics on your free time, just because you’re interested.   3) You’re not dreading your Monday morning work… Read More

I’ve been there – receiving the stomach-churning, what-the-heck-am-I-going-to-do-now news: “Your job position has been eliminated.” No matter what your job and financial situation are, it can shake the ground underneath you and have your mind and body reeling with anxiety. After hearing the news, it’s essential to take action on the basics as soon as… Read More

If you’ve always been a full-time employee (FTE), you may never have thought about your personal brand. You’re probably too busy clarifying and supporting your company’s brand – as reflected through its values, differentiators in the marketplace, customers’ needs and emotional connections, graphic representation, etc. However, if you want to pursue a new career or… Read More

You can talk about change, want change, put some effort into creating change – and yet find yourself with little progress at year’s end. Why is that? Are people really capable of creating change? Is it ever too late to change? Here’s the short answer: People are capable of change at any age, including you.… Read More