Spring is in the air! That only means one thing – it’s Performance Review season! Here’s how to ensure you’re showing-up for success. Daffodils are starting to bloom. The days are getting longer. Tax forms are in the mail. “The Bachelor” Season 193,403 is almost over. That can only mean one thing… It’s Performance Review […]
Read More ›››With 2020 in full swing, it’s time to get the latest trends/insights as you think about your Engaged Pursuit! Only 4,932 days until Spring!! Just Kidding. It’s been a nasty few weeks here in Seattle. Folks ask me all the time, “Is it really that rainy in Seattle?” Well, since the start of the new […]
Read More ›››Day #31 – It’s Friday, January 31st, 2020. Here’s your daily insight to start maximizing your career and create a more engaged professional experience. Say “Thank You” as many times as you can throughout your day. Get in the habit of this and see how you feel before you go to bed. You’ll show-up as a […]
Read More ›››Day #30 – It’s Thursday, January 30th, 2020. Here’s your daily insight to start maximizing your career and create a more engaged professional experience. If you have the opportunity to give feedback, do it! You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Feedback is a gift…” Well, I believe this is really true! Formal and informal feedback is super […]
Read More ›››Day #29– It’s Wednesday, January 29th, 2020. Here’s your daily insight to start maximizing your career and create a more engaged professional experience. Practice telling your “Professional Story” over-and-over-and-over today. How are you articulating your impact? What strengths do you bring to the table? Where do you want to go in the next couple years? […]
Read More ›››Day #28– It’s Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Here’s your daily insight to start maximizing your career and create a more engaged professional experience. You know those folks you pass on your way to your desk/cube/office? The person at the front desk? The security guard checking badges? The attendant in your parking lot? Your bus driver? […]
Read More ›››Day #27– It’s Monday, January 27th, 2020. Here’s your daily insight to start maximizing your career and create a more engaged professional experience. Monday’s are usually hard. Why don’t you take your manager to lunch today? Don’t overcomplicate it. Just stop by, ask if they’re up for it, and pay for their burrito. If they’re open […]
Read More ›››Day #26– It’s Sunday, January 26, 2020. Here’s your daily insight to start maximizing your career and create a more engaged professional experience. Think about one or two ways to give back to your community. Whether it’s volunteering, giving money, or contributing with your talent, spend today thinking about how you can help others. I […]
Read More ›››Day #25– It’s Saturday, January 25, 2020. Here’s your daily insight to start maximizing your career and create a more engaged professional experience. Raise your hand more. I’ve found this helps in a variety of professional experiences. (1) Raise your hand to volunteer for new/exciting/strength-building work (even if you think you don’t have time). (2) Raise […]
Read More ›››Day #24– It’s Friday, January 24, 2020. Here’s your daily insight to start maximizing your career and create a more engaged professional experience. Review your Executive Committee. These are folks who are really important to your professional (and often times personal) experience. Advisors. Mentors. Friends. Whatever. I like 4-6 people who know me, my history, my work, […]
Read More ›››Day #23– It’s Thursday January 23, 2020. Here’s your daily insight to start maximizing your career and create a more engaged professional experience. I’m really digging Cathy Heller’s “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” Podcast. Especially this most current season (#4) which includes topics ranging from “Setting Yourself Apart” to “Imposter Syndrome” – it’s really interesting. I’ll […]
Read More ›››Day #22– It’s Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Here’s your daily insight to start maximizing your career and create a more engaged professional experience. In order to make change, you gotta do the work. I know you’ve heard this a thousand times (stop rolling your eyes), but I’ve found just STARTING SOMETHING can get you on […]
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