office
Mar
26
In the Office – Means to an End (repost)
We spend countless hours and thousands of dollars taking classes to train for a “job”, and then we choose a career based on what we learn instead of who we are. When you ask most students “WHY” they chose to attend college they say, “Because I need a degree to …
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Mar
12
In the Office – Staying present during conversations
Q. I manage a large team of people with more work to do each day than there is time to complete it; as a result I find it increasingly difficult to pay attention to individuals when they are talking to me. I’m starting to get negative feedback from direct reports …
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Feb
26
In the Office – I feel like something is missing
Q. I work in human resources for a large company and I love my work but something is missing. I’m looking for a new job, but fear I will leave my current employer only to feel unfulfilled somewhere else. I’m not sure what to do.
A. Great question! Fear of …
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Feb
12
In the Office – I can’t get ahead financially
Q. I started working as an independent contractor three years ago. Since then, I have incurred a huge amount of debt and I can’t seem to get ahead financially. I really enjoy my freedom and don’t want to go back to a traditional job, what should I do?
A. Great
Jan
22
In the Office – Not enough time to answer emails
Q. I work remotely so a lot of my work is online which means I spend a lot of time responding to emails and social media inquiries. Many of the responses are the same but take time to write. There isn’t enough time in my day to get everything done
Jan
8
In the Office – Feeling guilty for not working weekends
Q. I’m working for a start-up and I feel guilty when I’m not working at night and on weekends because I know there is so much to do. I’m starting to feel burnout; how do take time for myself and not feel guilty?
A. Great question! Guilt is the burden …
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Dec
18
In the Office: Spending Too Much Time Meeting People
Q. Much of my work involves meeting with people inside and outside my company, which I enjoy but often that time is not productive for me. I have a hard time saying no because I see it as part of my job which means I am doing the rest of …
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Dec
4
In the Office – How do I find balance?
Q. My job is extremely demanding; how can I find a work-life balance?
A. Great question! Work-life balance is more of a counter-balance since it’s rare anyone can consistently split their time or attention 50/50. Even if you enjoy your work, it’s important to remember you teach people how to …
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Nov
20
In the Office – My Colleague is Rude
Q. I care a lot about the people on my team, so it’s frustrating when one of my “intellectual” colleagues with whom we collaborate talks down to them, is rude and insulting to the group. What can I do to improve the situation for me and my team?
A. Great …
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Nov
6
In the Office – My Direct Report is Confrontational
Q. I have a very hardworking yet confrontational direct report. I find when we disagree I take responsibility for the disagreement to prevent the situation from escalating and in hopes she takes some responsibility as well, but she doesn’t. How can I get her to see her role in a …
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