Blog 61: How do I manage multiple expectations from a range of others – superiors, colleagues and subordinates? PART 2: Having a clarifying conversation with your boss.
This blog is targeted at those who are struggling with conflicting expectations in their workplace. Who else feels like this at work? Part 1 of this blog series on clarifying expectations had you look at your role descriptions and have non defensive conversations with both some of your colleagues and the staff you supervise. Hopefully […]
Blog 60: How do I manage multiple expectations from a range of others – superiors, colleagues and subordinates?
Managing expectations can be a significant challenge for emerging leaders. Just managing your boss’ expectations can be difficult, but for new leaders, you will need to overlay this with the expectations of your colleagues and those you lead. Balancing all these expectations can be a juggling act. And it can be frustrating if you find […]
Blog 5: When it’s time to come back to work . . . regardless of how good that holiday was. Where work meets vacation – PART 3
Now I know you’ve still got a week to go to the Easter vacation. Keep in mind this blog series is about setting you up for healthier holidays. So project yourself forward onto the Easter holiday as you read this blog. You may want to also diary this blog to reread and apply the activities […]
Blog 43: Why am I unlucky? Nine things you can do to make your own luck – a three part series – PART 2
©QuoteFancy Feeling unlucky at work can be challenging and debilitating, but there are several strategies you can try to improve your situation and boost your morale. Last week we provided three suggestions and today, three more. Now keep in mind the way these blogs are designed is to provide you with space between blogs to […]
Blog 40: There’s lots of crap you deal with that you don’t need to: PART 1: Sorting through expectations and assumptions . . . and allowing your assertiveness to step in.
©Women working People can be difficult. Especially at work. Our relationships go wonky. We get hurt and offended. When the stress, workload and unsupportive colleagues get to you, many of us retreat into ourselves. Had days like this? . . . “I feel so broken” “This woman is making my life so hard” “Just want […]
Blog 30: Work-life balance: Who else is finding the struggle between professional and personal life difficult to balance? Part 3: Five more things to consider for your life’s rhythms.
©People Managing People As promised in Blog 29, this is the last of a three-part blog on maintaining a healthy work-life tension (or balance). In this blog, the final five habits to consider including in your life’s rhythm to reduce the stress and feel like you are in control. 1. Know your roles If you […]
Blog 15: I’ve just lost all my confidence, a last word (well, for now) . . . aim higher than competency
Sometimes your confidence is buried in feelings of incompetence. The hope today is you can move past that, by understanding competence and creating a new paradigm. So what is competency? The ability to do something successfully or efficiently Oxford Dictionary 2023 Therefore, incompetency is an inability to do something successfully or efficiently. Often our confidence […]