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- Keys To Using Disruptive Change To Your Advantage - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: You’re moving along in your current position and succeeding quite well. Then, all of a sudden, with no input from you, no warning from above, you are informed that your position has been discontinued, or your team has been reassigned, or you’ve been moved to a different ...
Views: 1109 - 25 Power Questions to Ask Your Mentors - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2014 from Vernon MyersIf you have a mentor you need to make sure that you ask the following questions at some point during your relationship: 1. What are your goals and dreams (Short term and long-term)? 2. How can I help you to accomplish your goals and dreams? 3. Why did you choose to pursue these goals ...
Views: 1572 - Choose Your Thought Reps Wisely! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Noelle NelsonOne of my dogs, Kobe, has epilepsy. It’s very well controlled with--of all things--Chinese herbs, but when there’s a major stressor, Kobe may be wracked with seizures. In his world, mercifully, there are few major stressors, but one of them is--thunder. We had a major storm in California last ...
Views: 1626 - Sure-Fire Strategy to Win Your Next Job Interview - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiEven though you may have relationships that can connect you with your potential next job, it’s ultimately your interview with one or more of the players at the new company that will make or break the possibility of your being hired. So it’s essential to have a well thought out strategy that will ...
Views: 1113 - How Can You Be Sure About Your Career Direction? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiLet’s say that you want to reach the level of Director, or V.P. or maybe even get to a C-Level chair. As much as you say you want to follow this trajectory you have doubts. You question whether or not this is the right path and you look for evidence to prove, to yourself, you know what you want. ...
Views: 1097 - Who Are The Career Cheaters And What You Can Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiOver our many years of executive coaching, it’s been clear that many people are unable to give themselves fully to creating a robustly successful career. There are many underlying reasons for this pattern, most of them caused by unconscious beliefs that were developed very early on and now ...
Views: 1097 - A Different Point Of View About The Peter Principle - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiIn 1969 Lawrence J Peter and Lawrence Hull published their humorous work, The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong. As Wikipedia describes it, "They suggest that people will tend to be promoted until they reach their ‘position of maximum incompetence’". And since that time, most people ...
Views: 1232 - Why You Need to Know the Difference between Context and Agenda - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiI’m sure you’ve heard people say things like “I was taken out of context,” “They took her statement out of context” or “You can’t take people out of context” because if you do you will distort their message and misunderstand what they are saying. And then blame them for whatever you don’t like ...
Views: 1088 - Key Reasons Delegating Is SO Difficult and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiAs men and women alike climb the ladder of success, they too often suffer from the inability to delegate well. Isn’t one of the payoffs expected from achieving leadership status the freedom to no longer have to do the "daily grind" work, the "menial" work, the "frustrating calendaring and ...
Views: 1092 - How to Stop Blocking Your Excellence - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiThere’s a huge difference between externally imposed limits, like not enough resources or too small a budget, and self-imposed limitations like self-doubt, or lack of confidence, or inaccurate beliefs that create blocks which appear to be coming at you from out there when in fact thy are arising ...
Views: 1050 - Enjoy Your Work and Change Your DNA the Positive Way - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiUntil recently it’s been understood that we come into this world with pre-set DNA and we’re stuck with it. In fact, most people - if their genetic markers contain positive predispositions for things like heart disease, cancer, or early death - have felt like victims of their DNA. But recent ...
Views: 1042 - What Is Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from SUSAN FOX© 2014 Susan Fox yoursecretwishes@gmail.com in the US and Canada, 24/7 message line (740) 531-0400 Many people say they’d love their life better if only things were different. Have you ever thought that idea yourself? Do you say, “As soon as (something happens) THEN I’ll be happy!” Well, ...
Views: 1549 - Know The 4 Key Questions To Changing Yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Stuart YoungHiya, A while back when I was getting ready to launch my book ‘How To Change Your Life One Day At A Time‘ I decided to create a street video to help promote it. I had only one question that I wanted to ask of many complete strangers: WHAT ONE THING YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE ABOUT ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - Do You Believe It When You See It or See It When You Believe It? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: In 1960, when I was 19, an abscess developed at the back of my upper left jaw such that I had to have three teeth pulled. The dentist administered Lidocaine numbing my jaw and with pliers and some effort extracted all three teeth during that one visit. As he finished he warned me ...
Views: 1017 - What To Look For From An Executive Coach - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: A recent review and analysis "Coaching: A Global Study of Successful Practices - Current Trends and Future Possibilities 2008-2018" commissioned by the American Management Association demonstrated an expanding interest in and use of executive coaching worldwide, primarily aimed ...
Views: 1039 - Emotional Leveraging: It’s Really Not Manipulation? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: “Leverage” has become a significant if not dominant concept in the corporate lexicon and it’s now a buzzword used every day in many ways. Here are examples of how I’ve heard “leverage” used: “He carries a lot of leverage” and “You’re not exercising the right leverage” and “How do we ...
Views: 1229 - Urgent or Important — Which? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: Knowing the difference between what is urgent and what is important can make or break your day, can make or break your career, can produce a lifestyle, at work and at home, that is effective, productive, and rewarding---or not. The difference between “urgent” and “important” can ...
Views: 1146 - Saved from Being Saved: A Major Step on Your Promotion Track - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: It may seem strange to start with the story of Cinderella but the story’s millennial popularity sets the ground for the idea of “saved from being saved.” The stories of Cinderella and Aladdin, her male counterpart, focus on the main character who possesses excellent qualities and ...
Views: 1035 - Change Cycle Inner Process - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2014 from Maria KhalifeThe Change Cycle was developed 16 years ago by Ann Salerno and Lillie Brock. Their work was originally distributed by Interchange International Inc. which is known today as CCMC Inc. Stage 1 – Loss • Feelings of Fear • Thoughts of Caution • Behavior is Paralyzed Stage 2 – ...
Views: 1387 - Change Requires Choice - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2014 from Maria KhalifeLet’s examine the idea of choice. In order for you to chose something – be that a dress to wear, a bicycle to buy, a sports event to attend, or what you want to think about – before you can make a choice, you have to think about the merits of your subject, look at all your options and then ...
Views: 1288 - Embracing Life's Impermanence - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2014 from Dakota HandzlikWhether you know it or not your life is constantly shifting and changing. Impermanence is an unavoidable facet of all of our lives, yet so many of us choose to ignore it. Our daily routine and interactions start to feel somewhat comfortable and welcoming; after all, as humans we value having a ...
Views: 1294 - Why People Are So Afraid to Own Their Careers - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiMy husband Jim Sniechowski, PhD and I just completed a series of interviews dedicated to discovering what makes career management so difficult for most people. And the majority of the answers we repeatedly received fell into these three categories: * I shouldn’t have to toot my own horn. My ...
Views: 964 - Your Expectations: Their Power and Their Promise - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiNumerous studies have been conducted exploring and testing the power and promise of expectations. And it’s been proven that many people make their decisions and understand themselves in the light of what others expect of them. When we know someone expects something from us---our attitude, how we ...
Views: 998 - Receiving Praise Doesn’t Make You “Big-Headed” - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiHear Yea! Hear Yea! Let it be known across the land: Receiving Praise and Compliments for Your Excellence Does NOT Make You Big-headed! Yet, in a recent workshop "Overcoming the Fear of Being Fabulous: It’s Time To Shatter Your Inner Glass Ceiling" (which my husband Jim Sniechowski, PhD ...
Views: 1023 - Make Your Communication Irresistible - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiThat’s a rather audacious claim, right? But it’s true. You can make your communications compelling. How? By understanding the difference between “features” and “benefits.” A simple way to understand the difference is: features are about you and benefits are about the other person. When you ...
Views: 1043 - How To Recognize Your Internal Glass Ceiling - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiForget the idea that a "glass ceiling" only applies to women crashing into and getting slapped down by the "boy’s-only-club of top corporate leadership." That’s not the issue here. What’s far more serious, and gender neutral, are the internal glass ceilings that hold back both women and ...
Views: 1182 - How To Be A Really Really Good Listener - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiI’m sure you’ve heard it said that to be a good listener you should "walk a mile in the other person’s shoes." Okay. But exactly how do you do that? And how can you know that you are walking in another person’s shoes? How can you be sure that your perception is not mistaken or maybe it’s just ...
Views: 1032 - Are You Guilty of Taking Your Excellence For Granted? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiPerhaps... - You did well in school with practically no effort. - You’ve always been well-liked, even in grammar school. - You’ve aced every employment interview you’ve ever had. - Your people skills feel like second nature and people have always come to you for help. - You ...
Views: 1024 - Envisioning the Conscious Workplace of Tomorrow - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiWe’ve come a long way since office employees in the 1800s were expected to fill lamps, clean chimneys, wash windows, bring in coal and water supplies, make their own pens, and work 13 hours a day. However, during the recent fast-food workers strike it came to glaring light that while James A ...
Views: 1191 - Reach Out and Manage Yourself Upwards - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: It’s easy enough to say that everyone should "own their own career"—but how do you do that? Assuming you desire upward advancement, here’s a get-started checklist: * Ask your manager or Human Resources for the criteria for promotion to the next level * Determine the ...
Views: 1121 - Your Reputation Is Not Within Your Control: So What Can You Do? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: Have you ever thought about or tried to create your own reputation? That doesn’t make sense, does it? Reputation isn’t created. It’s attributed to you by the people who know and associate with you. That’s the whole point of a reputation: it’s based externally and arises from people ...
Views: 1004 - Identity & Self-Branding - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: What’s the difference between your identity and how you are known in your profession, in other words your professional brand? Ideally they align across all aspects of your personality. Nevertheless your identity and your professional brand, no matter how closely aligned they are, ...
Views: 1057 - Chocolate-Like Success Tips - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiSlightly sweet, sometimes bitter...my favorite and most satisfying treat and energizer is 72% organic free trade dark chocolate. Why give such a specific description? Because each element can be translated into some of "the stuff" that can set you up for greater success. This may sound like a ...
Views: 1036 - Do You Find It Difficult to Claim Your Authority? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiWhat’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about "authority"? Is it a great writer you admire, your boss, your doctor, your parents? Or is it you? Chances are pretty good that you were NOT first on your list. Why not? After all you are an authority about all kinds of things. You ...
Views: 1120 - Perfecting Your Personal Pitch: A Case of Self-Branding - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: What’s your immediate response when you hear the phrase —You Need to Create a Pitch? Most people cringe in one way or another because the word “pitch’ when used in a business context smacks of hard sell. Someone wants to get into your wallet. They say they care about you. They have ...
Views: 1197 - Can You Fall In Love With Your Job? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Stuart YoungLet’s take a look at why you hate your present job to see if there’s ANY chance the situation can be salvaged. In this article I want to deal with 3 issues... 1. What’s Going On That Bothers You? 2. Why Does Your Job Bother You? 3. How You Can Change It According to Gretchen ...
Views: 1654 - Overcoming the Fear of Being Fabulous is Vital - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiJudith here. Do you or your friends and/or work colleagues struggle with frustration? Anxiety? Insecurity? Breaking promises? Missed deadlines? Puzzling, even maddening behaviors? What’s going on? My husband Jim Sniechowski and I call it The Fear of Being Fabulous™ and it’s the result of ...
Views: 1417 - Identify the Problem and Get 50% of the Solution - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiJim here. Have you ever walked into your house or apartment and smelled something that caught your attention—an odor that was striking but you couldn’t immediately identify it? Was it the remnant aromas from dinner the night before? Could it be the sweat drenched running shoes from that ...
Views: 1274 - Career or Will a Job Do? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiJudith here. Recently I was speaking with a young woman in her mid-twenties who had just been let go from her position at a start up in the UK. She was disappointed and not sure where to turn. The clear problem she was facing was that she had never looked at her work as a milestone in a career, ...
Views: 1070 - Inspiration: What Is It and What Inspires Me? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiJim here, as I set down to write this post I asked the question—“What inspires me?” I then listed a number of options. Soon I realized that the items on the list weren’t real. They were just concepts. More precisely they were just my attempt to make a list and I hoped something on the list would ...
Views: 1137 - Praise Doesn’t Make You “Big-Headed” - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom: Judith Hear Yea! Hear Yea! Let it be known across the land: Receiving Praise and Compliments for Your Excellence Does NOT Make You Big-headed! Yet, in a recent workshop “Overcoming the Fear of Being Fabulous: It’s Time To Shatter Your Inner Glass Ceiling” (which my husband Jim ...
Views: 1026 - Anxiety? Insecurity? Caught in the Doom Loop? Sounds Like The Fear Of Being Fabulous - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiHave you ever had the experience of achieving a substantial goal, receiving applause, high-fives, and maybe even a bonus — but you didn’t feel any joy or even happiness? You looked forward to giving that training for a major conference. You worked hard on it. It was even a pleasure to create. ...
Views: 1146 - It All Comes Down to Perspectives - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Carrie GreeneI took a picture out of the hotel window. When I look at it I see about two inches of snow, no big deal. Here’s a little more information. The picture was taken from my hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, the week of January 26th. Atlanta doesn’t see much snow. What to me looks like a dusting of ...
Views: 1431 - Take That First Step - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2014 from Ursula JorchAs we move into this New Year, we're often called to think about change. It often starts with exhorting you to think BIG. What's your vision? What's the big picture? What is your overarching purpose moving forward? All of that is awesome, and has its place. I'm thinking, though, that it can all ...
Views: 1099 - Decide to be Resolved with Negative Habits - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2014 from Larry CraneIn deciding to review past resolutions, intentions or goals, means we are continuously willing to keep moving forward and challenge ourselves to be positive. We are determined to overcome whatever issue that we would like to resolve. If overeating, smoking, drinking, excess internet gaming, etc. ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - Year End Planning - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Larry CraneThe end of the year is quickly approaching. This is a time when many of us put unrealistic and often unhealthy expectations upon ourselves. If we perceive the year end as hectic, guess what… we get to be right because that is what we are holding in mind. When we are feeling pressured by time ...
Views: 1347(3 votes) - Letting go of Complaining and Begin to Feel Better - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Larry CraneSo often we get so caught up in complaining that we forget that we have an option to choose to do something else. We have also conditioned ourselves to COMPLAIN about anything we dislike. And without realizing it, we have further given ourselves both a negative and deconstructive outlet in ...
Views: 1407(5 votes) - Leaders Conduct After Action Reviews - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Vernon MyersLeaders are responsible for producing outcomes and getting favorable results; sometimes the results are good, other times the results are not so good. Whether the results are positive or negative, a leader’s objective is to continuously improve organizational performance over time. One way to ...
Views: 1546(3 votes) - Grow Your Business Your Way - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI was sitting in my son’s high school psychology classroom on back to school night. I was listening to the teacher talk about what the kids would be learning. He asked if there were any questions. One of the parents asked, “What’s with the map?” I looked at the wall and realized the map was ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - 8 Signs That You Are Unhappy with Your Job - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Ta'Rikah JonesIf you think you may be ready to make a career change because your job is bringing you down, you’re not alone. According to the 2012 Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement report by the Society for Human Resource Management, only 38 percent of employees were “very satisfied” with their jobs. ...
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