Tools & Skills
Strategies for Managing Up
Managing up sometimes gets a bad rap. You’re not in elementary school anymore where you might have been made fun of, called a “suck up” or the “Teacher’s Pet.” This is a critical skill set in the corporate world and important to your career and job satisfaction. Whether you have the best manager in the…
Read MoreSummer Brain – How to Shake It Off
Unofficially, when we pass the Labor Day holiday, summer is in the rear-view mirror and fall is ahead. During these COVID-19 times, the workload seems to only get bigger and the days longer. Yet, our attitude shifts a little during summer. We are outdoors more enjoying the weather, vacations/stay-vacations happen, if you have kids, they’re…
Read MoreTips to Counter Zoom Fatigue
Zoom fatigue is real. It seemed novel in the beginning, but now with week after week of 8-10 hours a day 5 days a week it is exhausting. You are not able to have the usual eye to eye contact; the person speaking is looking into the camera while everyone else is looking lower at…
Read MoreGratitude During COVID-19. Is it Overused?
The word gratitude. I have been hearing, reading, seeing that word everywhere since the beginning of this pandemic. Do you think it is being overused? I would say it is not overused for good reason. As humans, we tend to focus on the bad things in our lives. Showing gratitude for the people and things…
Read MoreEven Pandemics Give Rise to Opportunities
We are living in a pandemic that we have not ever experienced in our lifetime. And yet, there are opportunities to be learned from it. We are seeing short-term opportunities that can be translated into long-term solutions such as those related to air pollution that is choking our cities. As leaders, as humans, it is…
Read MoreTips on Reducing Stress and Anxiety During This Pandemic
If you listen to my question of the week, I was going to write about Common Mistakes Leaders Make. After listening to people this week, a common theme I heard was around increased stress and anxiety. Hence, this blog. Hope it helps. These days, most mornings I wake up and think about the movie “Groundhog…
Read MoreStrategies to Build Support Between You and Colleagues
With everything that is going on, it is even more important to build support between you and your colleagues. It’s easy to get caught up in the competitive pressure and heavy workloads which in turn cause tension. Strategies to building support between you and colleagues involve developing supportive relationships with your coworkers. The good news…
Read MoreHow to Maintain Perspective During This Pandemic
I have to admit I struggle with this one at times. And, I don’t think I’m unique. During regular times it can be a challenge to not be negative. It is especially challenging during this pandemic. Try not to despair. It is more important than ever to maintain your perspective and know this too shall…
Read MoreHow to Live with Family During This Pandemic
Ok, for some of us this is week four of living together. Don’t get me wrong, I love my family, I just didn’t necessarily plan on spending 24 hours a day, seven days a week with them with no end in sight. Ok, I’m taking a deep breath right now. Just typing that sentence had…
Read MoreKeeping a Positive Attitude During These Unprecedented Times
We have a new norm, at least for the time being. It is safe to say we are being bombarded hourly by what is happening with the coronavirus (Covid-19 or SARS-CoV-2). That can take a toll on the most positive of attitudes. It is normal to experience anxiety and fear of what is happening around…
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