On The Job
FEBRUARY 11, 2011
Anyone who has read a leadership book in the last decade or even watched television after Michael Jackson died probably knows of Deepak Chopra. Even though I've been covering the workplace for long time, I finally had a chance to interview him. As he answered his phone, I heard a dinging noise. "Are you getting in your car?" I asked. Chopra told me that indeed he was -- he was headed to the airport.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
One of my favorite parts of coaching is watching the progress that takes place. Sometimes it’s so minute, an average observer might miss it. Other times, it’s so unbelievably big, both the client and I have to step back and simply bask in its glory. Progress can sometimes be hard to define. It’s the step between here and there. It’s the motion of doing and achieving and yet, at the same time, still striving for more.
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Lateral Action
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
Regular Lateral Action readers will know I’m a big believer in the power of focus. When it’s time to produce, it’s time to eliminate distractions – switch off the phone, e-mail, internet etc – and concentrate on the task in hand. Because focused attention is essential for achieving creative flow, the state in which you […].
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On The Job
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
Anyone who says they like criticism is lying. While we may say we appreciate feedback because it helps us grow, develops our skills (blah, blah, blah) the truth is that it stings when someone tells us they believe we're doing something wrong, or not doing a good job or that our new tie looks like something Yogi Bear would wear. While you may harbor secret thoughts of punching your co-worker in the nose when he criticizes your report or would like to see your boss covered with a very itchy fungus
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On The Job
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
Most of the people I know who are remote workers say just like any work situation, there's both good and bad aspects. They love being able to dress more casually, of course, and appreciate that it often gives them a chance to see their kids more. But the downside for many is that they often feel left out of the loop and find it difficult to communicate effectively with the boss.
On The Job
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
Have you ever met anyone famous? Were you tongue-tied? I'm not talking Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie famous, because the truth is most of us would be struck dumb if we found ourselves in an elevator with either one of them or their 15 kids, but someone sort of famous. I once ran into Jim Nabors outside the Grand Ole Opry Hotel in Nashville. I was with my kids and he was just standing at the curb, looking like a man wondering where the heck he had parked the car.
On The Job
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Do you care what other people say about you? Maybe you're one of those people who shrugs and could care less. Maybe you're someone who loses sleep over the thought of anyone saying anything negative or unflattering about you. It's an issue I explored for my Gannett/USAToday.com column, and I think it will get you pondering the power of your reputation.
On The Job
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
I often get asked how to become a freelance writer and editor, because a lot of people are intrigued at the thought of working from home in their pajamas and having time to just do what they want every day. I always quickly set them straight: The freelance business is tough, and working in your pajamas every day starts to make you feel like a mental-ward patient.
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On The Job
FEBRUARY 21, 2011
One of the most uncomfortable situations at work is when two co-workers don't get along -- and you somehow get caught in the middle. Perhaps each person comes to you at different times to try and get you on his or her side. Heather might say, "Can you believe what Brad said in the meeting? What did you think about that ridiculous idea he had about moving the project deadline?
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 27, 2011
Today’s career experts agree that most people experience a change of career 3 to 7 times throughout their working life. This means a complete transformation—new job, new industry, new employer. It’s a big deal. These are the kinds of changes that cause massive amounts of stress, anxiety and worry. Sure, they can be exciting at the same time. But overall, a change of career is nothing to sneeze at.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
Recently, while leading a workshop on the topic of stress management , one attendee mentioned that her boss was a perfectionist and this was placing an added strain on her daily work experience. As a perfectionist myself , I completely understood the dilemma she was facing. All kinds of challenges come up when dealing with this character trait. Working for or with a perfectionist is bound to cause some tension.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
I meet a lot of people who are unhappy in their career. With job satisfaction at a 22-year low according to CNN , it’s not surprising. Once these people find out what I do for a living, they’re quick to share the details of their situation. Now, I love talking about this stuff so no complaints here. But, within just a few minutes, I can usually tell exactly who’s going to actually fix the problem and who’s going to continue stewing about it without ever really taking action.
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Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
A little while back, I wrote an article called How to Work For (or With) a Perfectionist. And it got me thinking…I could probably write a whole series of these. I could substitute perfectionist for almost anything: control freak , micro-manager, procrastinator…the list could be endless. We’re surrounded by flawed individuals in everything we do.
Lateral Action
FEBRUARY 21, 2011
1. A Story Is an Archetype Experienced storytellers will tell you there are no new stories, just endless variations on old tales. That was certainly Shakespeare’s attitude, who would probably have found the idea of inventing a story faintly absurd, and who habitually plundered the works of historians, mythographers, ancient authors and his fellow dramatists […].
Lateral Action
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
Tim Siedell – a.k.a. @badbanana – is the only person whose Twitter page I catch up on, by scrolling back to read the Tweets I’ve missed. I do this because Tim is funny. Seriously, consistently, and often hilariously funny. As a Brit, I love the deadpan irony of Tim’s humour. And to judge from his […]. The post Inside the Creative Mind of Funnyman Tim Siedell appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Lateral Action
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
There is a myth that you need inspiration to strike before you can be creative. The truth is that you can use techniques to kickstart the muse and power through the process to complete a first novel – or similarly ambitious creative project – in one year. Last year I wrote my first novel, Pentecost. […]. The post How to Write Your First Novel in a Year appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
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Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
Recently, I presented a webinar for my good friends at Careerealism. Because J.T. O’Donnell, the founder of Careerealism, is so cool, she gave me permission to share the recording with all of you. Here’s the description: Are you a job hopper? Do you bounce from one job to the next, never feeling satisfied? You’re not alone! But you don’t have to accept this as a way of life.
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