It was only a few years ago that the idea of voluntarily leaving a current job was a pretty risky thing to do given that the unemployment rate within the U.S. was very high. So many people were terminated and cast into a very rocky and even scary situation in that there were so many […]
When the Boss Throws You ‘Under the Bus’
Leaving a job … changing companies … can and does occur for numerous reasons some of which are in the employee’s control and other’s in the control of the organization. However, there is one situation that I encounter in coaching that creates a real dilemma for the employee and it has no perfect, obvious resolution. […]
Multitasking = Increased Productivity? NOT SO FAST!!
It doesn’t seem too long ago that the person who showed themselves at being a very adept multitasker was someone to envy. These folks were often held up as an example of how much more productive we could be if we just mastered the ability and flexibility that would allow us to move quickly among […]
Handling Mixed Messages to Your Benefit
You were hired to do a specific job or oversee a certain department of your organization. And let’s presume you were selected because you had the knowledge and skills that would enable you to be successful. Your boss has outlined your responsibilities and the goals he envisions for the work. All is good … until […]
Turning Your Performance Review Into Job Security
Word has it that we are currently in an employer’s job market meaning that many companies are more easily able to find prospective employees with the skills they want and need. That also means that if they find someone who they believe might be better (more motivated, greater work ethic, more flexible or more skilled) […]
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