As the holiday season approaches, we greet it with both joy and trepidation. In spirit, this is a special time to be celebrated with friends and family. In reality, this can also be a stressful time demanding even more from…
With Halloween approaching soon, we think of all the costumes and masks that will be worn by the goblins who visit our homes seeking treats. At work we wear masks, too, except we wear them all year long. They are…
Michael McDonald, Vice President, Pathfinders CTS, Inc. was recently certified by Career Partners International (CPI)in their Manager as Coach Learning Series (MACLS). This program was designed to shift the thinking and behaviors of leaders from disciplinarian to coach. Peter Drucker,…
Employment candidates from all disciplines and levels indicate that all too frequently they are not treated well in the selection process. Keeping candidates waiting, showing rude behavior, saying inappropriate things in the interview, and not communicating after an interview are…
As we welcome a new year, it is a great time to reflect on 2012, and think about setting intentions for 2013. This week I have invited a valued friend and colleague, Debby Magnuson, VP of Talent Management with CPI…
Most people prefer to work for a leader with a style that leads others respectfully, including and inspiring them, rather than by dominating and requiring them to abide by the boss’s rules. Let’s challenge the old model of the “requirer” and offer…
Do you have a problem with delegation? You may know that delegating is necessary for efficiency and productivity, but yet something holds you back from handing off tasks and responsibilities to someone else. Here are some ways that those who…
As supervisors and managers learn to develop their coaching skills with employees, it challenges them to release old habits that just don’t work. Telling people what to do and how to do it, over and over, will just fall upon…
At work, competition and the economic climate are forcing everyone to do more with less. Stress is high among management and workers. People who once loved their work and their company now report that they “put up with it” because…
This column is written not for the job seeker, but rather for the spouse or partner of the job seeker. Job loss is extremely traumatic, and it is not just the individual’s issue. It is a family issue, and everyone…
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