Back in my college days, one of the requirements for my psychology degree was to complete a one-semester practicum out in the “real world”. I chose to work with three- and four-year olds in a daycare center. After about a month at the center, I had proven that I could work with the kids independently…
Personal Effectiveness
Influence – Your Secret Weapon for Career Success
I get a lot of emails that read like this: I was wondering if you have any advice for me. . . At work, I feel like I have more to offer, but my skills are under-used. In some ways, it seems like I’m “invisible”. You know, I have these really great ideas, but no one seems…
Who is Waiting for Your Praise?
Mr. People Equation and I had a yummy Chinese dinner the other night and this was in my fortune cookie. Think about it – there are any number of people out there who would benefit from a brief and sincere show of thanks. They probably aren’t actually waiting for it, but I bet it would make their…
Giving Career Advice – Helping Others See the Obvious
A friend of mine invited me to lunch, saying, “I need a sounding board; will you help?” I was happy to help; I’ve known this colleague for many years and respect her professional contributions. At lunch, my colleague explained that her company was about to undergo a large restructuring and her current job might be…
Toward a Growth Mindset
By Guest Blogger Becky Robinson Note from Jennifer: Today’s post is by my friend Becky Robinson, whom I’ve enjoyed getting to know over the past four years. I’m featuring this guest post because I’m fascinated by the topic of a “growth mindset”. Plus, the book that inspired this post (see below) is a great read….