Do you want to be heard more at work? Here is a brief game plan for talking to a coworker or manager about an idea, problem or solution. Start positive. Depending on your audience, this may need to be incredibly brief, or just brief. If you are talking to a “driver” or “Type A” personality, keep the positive introduction to a sentence (maybe two). Lay…
A funny thing happened on my way out of the store. While not approaching my fastest time through the grocery store today, I did manage to complete my shopping and check out in 11 minutes. When preparing to leave the store, I noticed two people just inside and three people just outside the glass doors, standing and staring. Realizing that the automatic door was not…
It’s fall recruiting time on college campuses, and that means I’m learning something new! Being at the campus, experiencing the hustle and bustle, and interviewing the next generation, almost always inspires new ideas, reminds me of lessons learned, and provides learning opportunities. Today’s Reminder: Enthusiasm Counts! The enthusiasm the students exude during interviews is refreshing. Maybe it’s the newness of interviewing and the possibility of…
Through the years, I’ve met with several hundred people seeking jobs who were recently fired by an employer. Some of these interviewees were the subject of a RIF (reduction in force). What’s been interesting is how the person handled the inevitable interview question, “Why did you leave the job or employer?” Actually, as the interviewer, I prefer to ask “Why did you decide to make…
