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When to Offer Advice and When to Shut Up

Have you ever gone into a new job or role and immediately seen areas for improvement? One of my clients changed jobs recently.  He was heavily recruited by his new employer because the CEO wanted to make changes.  My client, I’ll call him Jim, was the perfect guy for.

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When to Offer Advice and When to Shut Up

Have you ever gone into a new job or role and immediately seen areas for improvement? One of my clients changed jobs recently.  He was heavily recruited by his new employer because the CEO wanted to make changes.  My client, I’ll call him Jim, was the perfect guy for.

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How to Rock Your First Day at Work

Congratulations, you got the job!  Now it’s time for you to actually start working. A first day at a new job can feel like drinking from a fire hose, new names, tons of products, systems, policies, etc.  Depending on your company, you might spend your first day in a.

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How to Make People Feel Loved, or at Least Liked

Imagine your spouse calls you to say, “I lost my job.” What are the first words out of your mouth?  Do you blurt out, “Oh god, what are we going to do for money?” Or do you pause, and think about how your spouse feels in this moment? If.

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Why Mistakes Don’t Always Require an Apology

When was the last time you made a mistake? Intellectually, we know, we all make mistakes.  Emotionally, it can be painful, especially at work, when promotions, bonuses, and reputations are on the line. Mistakes do not have to derail you though.  When handled correctly, they can actually help you..

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A Letter for the Special Ones

Intellectually, you know that other people adore their children.  In fact, it’s in your best interest to want people to adore their children.  When people love and care for their children, the world benefits.  Social science backs this up.  People who care about their children make their best effort.

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Are You Listening to The Wrong Feedback?

All feedback is not valid. A big problem with feedback is that we often listen to the wrong sources. For example, my friend Julie felt called to make handmade cards. From an early age she crafted masterpieces. She spent hours on each card; they were true works of art. By.

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