Are you conflict-averse? If so, you have probably found yourself in work situations that make you super uncomfortable. Do you choose to be THAT person who points out that the hurtful joke wasn’t funny? Do you sit quietly and suffer? Do you listen to cruel “jokes” at the expense of one person and then afterwards…
We hear a lot about resilience, but what does it mean and how does it play into career growth? The simplest definition for resilience is the ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune and change. And if your work experiences have been anything like mine, you’ve seen a lot of misfortune…
We all have those days we can barely motivate to do anything, but is the practice of “bed-rotting” really doing you any good? If, like me, you have some miles on your odometer, you might not have heard the term, but bed-rotting is probably a familiar idea, at least: it’s the supposed self-care practice…
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Wanting growth is human. Most of us need to feel our brains work as we take on new challenges at work. But how can you do that intentionally and with your own interests in mind? Start by defining what your work interests are. In many workplaces, there is a path forward that’s been laid…
If you’ve accepted a new role or just can’t deal with the current one any more, it’s probably time to had in your notice. But how to do that professionally and well? It’s always a good idea to leave a job as professionally and courteously as possible, even if it’s a terrible environment and…
Mindfulness is our ability to be present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. It can be seen as a spiritual practice, but it isn’t tied to a religion or belief, so it’s something anyone can practice easily. Whenever you bring…
“All I want is what I have coming to me. All I want is my fair share.” The line is Sally’s in “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and I wish we all had a piece of her attitude. Asking for what we want at work can be hard and can feel confrontational, but it’s a great…
Did you read that opinion piece by the student who loathed her study abroad time in Florence? It’s been controversial, as you can imagine, with people commenting on her entitlement and so forth. But what it made me think of is flexibility. My first experience overseas was a summer I spent in Japan with…
Do you need a fancy resume with colors, call-out boxes, and bar charts? Or should your resume be plain and straightforward? There are lots of opinions on the subject, but mine has always been that content is king. In other words, I favor a classic, simple style of resume that highlights your accomplishments and…