Career Advice: How to Advocate for Yourself at Work
Advocate for yourself from the decision-maker’s point of view When I’m keynoting conferences, there’s always a long line at the book-signing table or cocktail reception with people eager for career advice. One of the most common questions I receive is, “How do I...
How to Make the Most of A Professional Development Conference
One Way to Turn Over-whelm into Practical Takeaways at Your Next Professional Development Conference You’re attending an industry conference or professional development event, and are fired up with ALL THE IDEAS. You want to do all the ideas right away. And you...
3 Vital Questions You Must Answer to Manage Up Effectively
Episode 276: Do you ever feel like your attempts to manage up leave your manager more frustrated than satisfied? If you’ve answered their question without adding your perspective, you might miss a key opportunity to increase your influence and reduce their...Shaken, Not Stirred: 4 Examples of Workplace Conflict and How to Build Stronger Bonds
Crafting the Perfect Chaser: Powerful Phrases That Turn Conflict Cocktails into Care-Filled Collaboration If it feels like you’re experiencing more conflict at work over the last few years, you’re in good company. Our research shows that not only is...
How to Deal with Team Conflict and Get Everyone Back to Work
Handling team conflict well distinguishes outstanding leaders You’ve got a clear focus on what matters most. Your team seems to work well together, but then you get that call: “I need to talk to you about …” or a team member suddenly explodes at their teammates and...
One Critical Communication Skill Every Busy Leader Needs
Episode 275: Have you ever felt that your communication skills were strong but still found your team misunderstood key points? What if you could master a simple tool to eliminate those misunderstandings for good? Even the best leaders face communication challenges in...
10 Mistakes Executive Teams Make When Building Workplace Culture
How to ensure your executive team avoids these workplace culture chokepoints So, you’re ready to build a stronger workplace culture. You want your executive team energized, engaged, and doing work that matters. Maybe you’ve even rolled out a few new initiatives, held...
How Can I Be a Better Listener (When I feel SO IMPATIENT)?
Be a Better Listener: “Time is the enemy of empathy.” -Michael Reddington Hi Karin, I want to be a better listener. I do. But, I’m not sure it’s in my nature. I get so impatient. It’s not that I don’t care. But, I’m busy....
