Building Your Best Career

Giving and receiving feedback with humility and grace can be a very tricky task. As we approach the end of the year and annual performance cycles come to a close it is important that we prepare for the discussion about our performance that is just around the bend. This week in the first of a 2-part episode we will be looking at how to provide feedback in a constructive and compassionate way.

Job searching is a very stressful and exhausting process. For many knowing where to start, how to create a strategy or plan of action can be overwhelming. If you are feeling stuck in this process and aren't sure where to begin or how to get things moving, this week's episode will give you exactly what you need to spark life into your search.

Facing a challenge, roadblock, or feeling stuck? Try one of these 5 very simple things to change your perspective and jumpstart your ideas on how to push through.

Office politics are hard to avoid and can have serious impacts on our career. This week we're discussing some ways that you can be more proactive in your approach to navigating the pitfalls and complications of office politics.

Whether you are in the market for an hourly job or an executive position you'll want to listen this week to learn more about the 3 most common mistakes job seekers make during their job search.

There are just not enough hours in the day. Do you ever think this? Many of us think or say is frequently and time management is something we all struggle with to varying degrees.

In this episode we will be talking about Stephen Covey's, 4 Quadrants and how you can use them to create a system designed specifically for you to help you be as productive and efficient in your work as possible.

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Don't forget to grab your snapshot of Stephen Covey's 4 Quadrants and check out his book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and get started creating a time management system that works for you.

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What if you could gain insight on how your employees work best?

Having a clear understanding of what motivates, concerns, overwhelms, or challenges your employees can make the difference in how you assign work, assemble your teams, and provide oversight. Assembling and leading high-performing teams can reduce turnover, increase productivity, and ultimately maximize growth for your organization.

But how do you find these details out quickly from the beginning?

In this episode we are looking at a tool called an Employee Manual that can be used by leaders to gain these insights. The tool is extremely configurable to meet your specific needs. I have even created a template that you can use to get you started.

Download your free template HERE!

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In the second episode of this 2 part discussion, we are looking at how to improve your skills as a leader by utilizing emotional intelligence. The ability to observe and understand the non-verbal feedback we receive from employees and peers can set you apart in your career.

Non-verbal communication makes up more than 90% of our communication methods. In the first episode of this 2 part discussion, we are looking at emotional intelligence from the perspective of the person being observed. It is critical to being an effective leader to have some ability to understand the importance of and being able to control your non-verbals through emotional intelligence.

How efficiently do you manage your time and that of your team? This week we discuss the importance of delegation for the success of a leader and their teams.