How Do You Communicate Recognitions
“It’s important to say it. It’s also important to tell the story behind it.” There is value in celebrating and communicating recognitions in both professional and personal settings. Too many people overlook their achievements or feel uncomfortable sharing them. However, recognizing your own value is crucial for growth and opportunity. Especially if you are […]
How to Not Lose Yourself in Your Work
“Block out things in your calendar now to get to the life you want, instead of just waiting for it to come to you or waiting to see what it’s going to be.” It is easy to let work consume us, especially when the line between personal an professional life blurs. Katie and I are […]
Signs of a High Performing Employee
“Successful people aren’t afraid to share their credit.” If you’re aiming to identify top talent or elevate your own career then you will be really interested in an LinkedIn post Jody recently came across. It outlines 14 signs of a high performing employees. While lists like this seem to have a lot in common, this […]
Experience Does Not Equal Performance
“The number one indicator of whether or not somebody is going to be a high achiever in any role is whether or not they are motivated for that role.” Recently the St. Louis Blues appointed former player Alexander Steen as their new general manager, despite his lack of management experience. While it may come off […]
How to Prepare for Difficult Conversations
“Using a brand script before you approach the person then get very clear about how this is going to help them, how it’s going to help the business, and how it will help your relationship.” There are tough conversations that we all dread but inevitably encounter in both our personal and professional lives. Challenging conversations […]
The Power of Meeting In Person
“We got 4 or 5 days worth of work done in one meeting that would’ve had to be spread across several virtual meetings.” During Jody’s recent visit we decided to record while driving between Calgary and Edmonton, Thanks to technology for we were able to safely use time the time to talk about something inspired […]
How to Lead a Team During a Crisis
“If you’re in the moment of crisis, this is the one time where people are going to be looking to you to take charge and provide direction.” At some point in their career, leaders will find themselves in the challenging but crucial task of leading a team during a crisis. Whether it’s a wildfire, a […]
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Unconventional Career Paths
“The reality is this, is that if you’re not feeling imposter syndrome, then you might actually be doing something wrong.” Once you understand how to navigate unconventional career paths, you will feel more confident taking on unexpected opportunities. The first step is overcoming imposter syndrome and allowing those unforeseen shifts to lead you toward incredible […]
How to Navigate Termination
“If termination occurs consider it as your opportunity to dig into what it is you loved about that role, what you loved about the organization, and then move forward taking a chance on something new.” Life throws us curveballs, and sometimes that means facing termination from a job. While the thought of termination can be […]
How to Negotiate a Pay Raise
“Your employment relationship is a two way economic transaction, and so you need to demonstrate to them what value you bring them in order for them to bring value to you in return.” Are you considering taking the leap to a new job for better pay, or wondering if your current employer might match your […]