(2-minute read) Fall is my favorite time in New York because there is so much great art to experience. The widely anticipated Manet/Degas exhibition opened at the Met Museum, and my fellow art nerds and I were flocking to get a first look. As tempting as it is to turn this into an art history [...]
(2-minute read) The job market was tough this summer. If you have been looking for work, this will not be surprising. The good news is that the indicators show the job market will return this fall, tan, rested and ready for job seekers. Over the past four months, I spoke with many employers and job [...]
(2-minute read) A non-AI generated post Managers are the lifeblood of an organization. They sit between leadership and client-facing employees directing the tactical implementation of strategic initiatives. Externally, managers are close enough to clients to have direct insight into their level of satisfaction. Internally, managers’ daily interactions with staff inspire, drive productivity and shape career [...]
(2-minute read) A non-AI generated post In October 2022, I wrote a piece on performance-managing yourself. It focused on tools for building a personal database of your competencies, skills, motivations, stories and personality traits. The post elicited a lot of feedback and insightful commentary. Halfway thru 2023 is an excellent time to add to the story. [...]
(2-minute read) Over the past few weeks, most of my client calls have at least touched on the topic of staying motivated at work. I hear you. The weather is warmer, the days are longer, and the golf course is calling for me. Motivation to sit at the desk flags. This is a predictable story, [...]
(2-minute read) Here we are in May, and the feeling of economic uncertainty continues. This month’s jobs report upheld the trend of more openings than applicants, with the notable exceptions of the tech and banking sectors. Of course, those openings may or may not be in your area of expertise or interest. Right now, everyone [...]
(2-minute read) We’re living in a politically, economically and socially murky world. There’s a lot of turmoil and volatility. Feelings of uncertainty born of these macro conditions cause frustration and stress. This often leads to unpredictable behavior where events, promises and expectations don’t play out as expected. The result is feeling blindsided. Within two weeks, [...]
(4-minute read, choose the sections that are best for you) Before we begin, here are definitions to keep in mind. Routines…. repeated scheduled activities. Rituals…. actions or behaviors that give purpose to an activity. The big picture first; continued economic uncertainty, elevated interest rates, changing employer flexibilities/in-office protocols and the peculiar reality of layoffs coupled [...]
(2-minute read) There’s been a lot written about how to act and negotiate when you’ve been laid off, but little about how to interact with a work friend or colleague that’s been let go. This column speaks to what you can do to help. Layoffs are seasonal. The first season happens in the fall, typically [...]
(3-minute read) Happy 2023! As I was thinking about the new year, it became apparent that my reflection on the past year and forward-looking projection to a new year follows a set routine. Predictability and set routines work well for some exercises but not when changing your career direction. As humans, we like predictability and [...]
