There were times I knew I needed a career change but stayed put anyway. I told myself it wasn’t the right time, that things would improve, that I should wait. And then, sometimes, the change came...

Suspicious they aren’t telling you the whole story?  They’re NOT. In this series of posts, I’ve been reviewing some best practices for asking better questions.  (If you missed Part 1 “Are you...

Do you find yourself asking the same questions (and hoping for different answers)? In this series of posts, I’ll review some best practices for asking better questions.  (If you missed Part 1 “Are...

How we phrase our questions can be as impactful as what we ask. In this series of posts, I’ll review some best practices for asking better questions.  (If you missed Part 1 “Are you asking the...

We all know how crucial good listening skills are for leaders, but asking the right questions is just as important.  If we don’t ask powerful questions and then actually listen, we won’t learn what...

Do you have days when you feel really busy but haven’t gotten much done? Technology enables us to do remarkable things; however, it’s also significantly impacting our mental stress and ability to focus.

I find transitions tough because what you are losing is clear, concrete, and measurable, but the future is still fuzzy, ambiguous, and difficult to measure.  In his podcast, Patrick discusses...

It’s performance review season, and I’ve had a lot of discussions with leaders about providing Effective Feedback.  Although this podcast aired in May 2021, the advice and perspective here are sound and easily applied.

Most of my clients tell me they are trying to do more with fewer resources, and as they look to the future, this is unlikely to change. Often, well-meaning managers try to lessen their team’s...

In this time of economic uncertainty, more people than ever are looking for new employment. While your ultimate goal is to land your next AMAZING job, should you also consider looking at a ‘Bridge...

How did your last transition go?  Were you ready, or caught flat footed?  Mine caught me completely off-guard.  Transitions, such as a restructuring or lay-off, can be great opportunities but can...

Have you noticed that your job has slowly become less rewarding and more draining than it was when you got it?  Wondering what happened? I have a theory … Your Comfort Zone is killing you...

If you are like me, one of your sources of energy is learning. As you reflect on your favorite college courses, "best jobs", or most absorbing hobbies, they probably all involved an opportunity to...

One of the most challenging transitions in the corporate world is from individual contributor to people manager or director. But why…

Change is tough! It takes time and energy and when life is so busy, it's easy to push even your most important long-term goals to the bottom of the list because they just don't seem as urgent as...