Dealing With Workplace Betrayal, Part 3 (Gossip)
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE THE CENTER OF GOSSIP For many years, I kept a tattered post-it taped to the edge of my computer monitor with one word written on it: GOSSIP. It lingered in my line of sight every working moment to remind me that no matter how much fun it is to […]
How to Survive the First Week of Your "Big Kid" Job
You’ve just graduated college and you’re getting excited about your first “big kid” job. Although you’re super pumped about your new endeavor, you’re also probably nervous about what to expect for your first week on the job. Learning the ropes of your new job can be overwhelming, and the first week will definitely feel like […]
Credentials or Character…Which One Will Get You a Job?
Lately, I feel at a loss for how I can be part the United States “righting” itself again. We’re off kilter as a country and our economic future seems hopeless. The nightly news is negative and daily life seems to be more of a grind than celebratory. As a Relationship Systems Coach, my role is […]
Liberal Arts Your Way to a Business Career!
I was an Anthropology major and have since spent my entire career thoroughly enjoying the world of business. For some reason I didn’t find the business classes in college as compelling as the social sciences. It didn’t matter because I loved actually being in business from day one. Businesses really need people who can effectively […]
4 Ways to Remove Generation Bias in the Workplace
As more Millennials enter the workforce and more Baby Boomers try to hold on to their jobs, age discrimination continues to be a problem. Generation bias occurs at both ends of the spectrum. Both employees in their 20s and employees in their 50s (and older) are discriminated against because of their age for a variety […]
3 Keys to Success: Networking for an Internship
I recently connected a college junior with a new business associate who is also a local employer. This particular young lady, Julie Hannan, is the daughter of my good friend Barbara. The most important thing I try to do as a connector is find a great match. You may be the connector ( like me) […]
