A note to people in leadership: have you considered the role that reverse mentoring can play as part of your career development efforts with employees? Check out this career advice article on the topic. Consider sharing this post with a young employee looking to expand their network, or a mature colleague who would appreciate a…
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3 Things Every Leader Should Ask at Update Meetings
Leaders, do you want a simple, easy-to-remember process for staying up-to-date with your team’s workload? Here’s an idea I heard from my colleague Sally. (She said it was OK to share with my blog readers, so, thanks Sally!) Sally told me about a process that one of her favorite managers created to stay in communication…
Why Silence at Work is a Good Thing—For Introverts and Extroverts Alike
I am the offspring of two very different personality types: a gregarious extrovert and a studious introvert. My youth was shaped by my mother’s extroverted style. She had a positive, upbeat energy and effortless charm in social situations. From her, I learned how to thrive outside the safety of my home. But in my heart…
Turn Your Responsibilities into Accomplishments to Land that Dream Job
My friend Sandra (not her real name) called me up and asked me to review her resume. She was applying for a new job within her organization and hadn’t done the “interview thing” in nearly 10 years. Sandra’s resume showed an impressive series of increased responsibilities and job titles over her decade-long tenure with her…
How to Become a Modern Elder
It makes for a great fish-out-of-water movie premise: fifty-something worker has to report to a much younger boss and is perplexed with the change in power structure (ala Dennis Quaid’s character in In Good Company.) But it’s not so funny when you are that employee, still feeling vibrant and willing to contribute, and you wonder…