Ever get that call from a former colleague or someone you recently met at a conference asking for that “cup of coffee?” It is typically a code name for a job search, and I believe we should all be saying yes and be willing to support others in their quest.
But this post is not speaking to those of us taking the call – it is speaking to the caller.
I have been reading a lot over the last few years about communication and have been fascinated by what the books share as differences between men and women in this area. I have begun to make adjustments and pay closer attention to my habits, like not raising my hand to speak, watching my posture and what I am doing with my hands and my stance.
Yesterday, I slammed the table and stunned the room. It was fascinating.
So often, when people vent their frustration about the boss, or the C-suite, I hear about how hard they work, how much they give, and how much they do not feel they are appreciated by those they work for. The gender factor accentuates it further because research confirms the male and female brains process what was said in emotionally different ways. If you want to deal with it, read on.
Regardless of how hard we work, our career may come down to some defining moments and these defining moments are ours to manage and take into our own hands.
Communication is a key factor in getting to the next level in your career. You probably are not communicating as well as you think.
Travel is part of my work. Over the years, I have conquered my fear of flying and discovered things along the way that help me with the travel aspect of my job.
Enough about the “good ole boys.” Women, network, communicate, be clear about your goals and create some comfort zones of your own.
A strong sense of responsibility is a strength but it can also be the gift that keeps on giving. It never stops or shuts off. What do you do to turn your strength into a gift?