We ALL want to have an impact on our surroundings; we want our work to be meaningful and our voice to be heard. We want to make purposeful contributions. Learning to leverage our influence is a key way in which we do all of these things and more.
Discover the personal and professional benefits of mentorship and how to leverage it in your own career (both as a mentor and mentee), whether or not your organization provides a formal program.
Let’s be honest: The workplace is full of difficult people! Whether you find yourself working with difficult clients, bosses, or co-workers, this session will offer specific strategies to help you rise above the frustration and get things done, without losing your cool.
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “How to Build a Powerful Professional Network.” February is the month of love! While most people think love doesn’t have a lot to do with business, I disagree. In fact, business is all about people and relationships. Sure, love isn’t...
I’ve long believed that friendships and work don’t necessarily mix. However, in the past few years I’ve refined my stance on the topic a bit. The Argument Against Friends at Work First, a little background: I’ve seen many situations where friendships in the workplace create sticky, complicated,...
This article is part of a series. Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. It’s been said that no man (or woman) is an island. This is especially true in the workplace. Business is about people. Anyone in any position in the workforce has to interact with people...
You’re a nice person, I know. And nice is good! That old saying that “nice guys finish last” is a myth. Niceness, by and large, is an asset to building relationships—both personal and professional. However, there is a point of diminishing returns, especially in the workplace. Being TOO nice is a...
Networking. The word alone strikes fear in the hearts of many. It’s so awkward and uncomfortable! It’s so inauthentic! It’s just so…so...exhausting. That’s why many professionals put it off. If you’re happily employed and your career is chugging right along, networking often gets put on the...
The workplace, sadly, can feel a lot like high school at times. And if you think bullies only exist in the school yard, you're sorely mistaken. The workplace bully has gotten a lot of press recently. In my most recent interview on Fox 31 Denver's Good Day Colorado, I address this topic and provide...
Your “stamp of approval” is precious. When you recommend someone for a job—whether a friend, family member, colleague or anyone else—your professional reputation is on the line. Your contacts trust you and you’re essentially asking them to transfer that trust to another person. If that person...
Ready to quit your job? Don't make any sudden moves! Your number one concern should be protecting the professional relationships you've been building with your colleagues. These people may be valuable professional contacts and references for you in the future...but only if you make the transition...
We’ve all heard it a million times: “It’s not WHAT you know; it’s WHO you know.” While I don’t believe this entirely (to me, it’s both what you know and who you know), I definitely agree that having a strong professional network is a critically important part of creating career success....
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