by karlyn | Apr 3, 2014 | Building Relationships
Email is great for a great many things – for sending files, distributing an update to a group of people, scheduling a meeting, dropping a quick, informal note, or creating a record of something in writing that you think you may need later on. Here’s what...
by karlyn | Feb 18, 2014 | For Employees, Working With Others
You’re pitching a proposal that you’ve been working on for weeks to a group of your peers and managers at your organization. You’ve covered all your bases and feel like you have it down cold. You nail your presentation and the floor is open for...
by karlyn | Feb 2, 2014 | All Articles, Building Relationships, For Employees, For Employers & Leaders, Working With Others
Zappos made headlines recently when it announced its reorganization into a holacracy by eliminating job titles, managers and hierarchy in favor self-governing system made up of teams, or “circles.” Though this new system would seem to put people first, and...
by karlyn | Oct 22, 2013 | For Employers & Leaders, Managing Employees, Professional Development
Repeat after me: Feedback and coaching are not the same thing. Feedback and coaching are NOT the same thing! Both feedback and coaching are critical components of my management framework, but many well-meaning managers frequently use the terms interchangeably. The...
by karlyn | Aug 15, 2013 | For Employees, Stress & Coping, Workplace Bullying, Your Questions Answered
I’ve received more than one question how to deal with a boss that creates a toxic working environment by being angry, demeaning, unsupportive and generally make you dread going into work every day.Here are some things to keep in mind. Be Objective: Take Stock of...
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