Change doesn’t often happen seismically in the workplace, but in 2020 we have experienced sudden shifts that have changed our entire understanding of the workplace. The pandemic started us off, suddenly forcing everyone home, suddenly forcing us to acknowledge that employees have lives outside of work and responsibilities that are more urgent. (This was evidenced …
Wellness and antiracism in the workplace: Big changes afoot Read More »
Well. Goodbye, 2020. Some of you are gearing up to celebrate Christmas, wrapping up your Hanukkah celebrations, preparing for Kwanzaa, or simply counting down the days to the solstice, when the light returns. And I think all of us who follow the Gregorian calendar are feeling some relief at the prospect of a brand new …
It’s that time again, when we send and receive holiday messages full of good cheer and best wishes for the new year. I love the sentiment and the season, but those neutral notes feel a bit off in 2018. I wonder if sending an ordinary greeting might overlook what so many of us are feeling right now as we take stock of the past twelve months on this planet.
Recently I went to the bank with an envelope of rent money from a tenant. I wasn’t anticipating anything much from the errand other than ticking an item off my to-do list. But when I got to the teller and began to pull bills from the envelope, I realized I had more money than I’d …
Managers often talk to me about that certain person on the team; the one who keeps holding up the process. The typical scenario goes something like this: Manager: We have regular meetings in my office. Every time I bring up the report he hasn’t finished, his answer usually is: “I’m working on it. A bit …
When An Individual Holds Up The Process: 3 Parts to Breaking Down the Problem Read More »
In the throws of passion for an idea, you may find yourself in a monologue: Just one more point to convince him that approach X is by far the best! You’re now on a roll…and your listener is shutting down fast. If you’re the silent type, there’s no need to read on. A person of …
It started with a commanding tone requesting her presence. Her previous manager had usually asked her when she would be available that week or that day to meet with him. Maybe the new boss was simply more direct, or she was too sensitive. The feeling of discomfort stayed. Next came requirements that were impossible to …
3 Key Elements to Setting Boundaries With a Difficult Boss Read More »
A few nights ago, the temperature had dropped dramatically, and I was feeling blue despite sitting in front of a fireplace with a good book in hand. My mind kept looking for a problem to solve. So I decided to take a drastic measure! I started a list of everything I like about my life. My …
For as long as I have known Jim, he has worn orange clothing. When you are an athlete who runs from dawn to dusk in all weather, you need to wear super bright colours to caution vehicles to slow down or give you a wide berth. All his friends tease him about his orange sneakers, …
From Annoyance to Acceptance (or the Tale of the Orange Jacket) Read More »
The beginning of a New Year brings hope for a fresh start. It’s the time to step into your vision with fervor! Indeed, the temptation is great to set either lofty, or numerous resolutions, or both! “I would love to speak a third language fluently by June”. But is that in line with my true …