FOCUS ON: Dealing with Disagreements Effectively Leadership coaches label disagreements as breakdowns in communication and offer simple ways to productively handle them. People can seek to understand, ignore triggers, focus on similarities, listen better, take responsibility, use positive language and stay committed to the relationship. Such techniques for handling the inevitable disagreement will avoid havoc. […]
FOCUS ON: The Helping Profession and Burnout Syndrome Coined in the 1970’s, the term “burnout” describes what many in the helping profession face: extremely high stress, expectations, pressure, exhaustion, disengagement, etc. Before focusing on the syndromes of clients, take a moment to review the syndromes we, the helpers, may be facing – and the potential […]
FOCUS ON: Setting Yourself up for Success in 2019 As the year draws to a close, there are specific action items that will aid your path to success in 2019. You could start using a tool to prioritize your time. Or give up on the little stuff and focus on thinking big. December is also […]
FOCUS ON: Describing the Gen Z Lifestyle Trying to connect with recent college graduates as they enter the workforce? Understanding anyone born after 1995 requires a look at their media consumption, brand interests, entrepreneurial bent, marketing eye, and desire to co-create culture. The need to learn about Gen Z has resulted in a number of […]
FOCUS ON: The Pros and Cons of 360 Degree Feedback When accurate, reflective and validating information is received from the organization, the employee’s personal and career development is enhanced. But a valid assessment of strengths and weaknesses is dependent upon the method of implementing the assessment. Read the good and bad side of this performance […]
FOCUS ON: The Respectful Model A counseling relationship can progress ethically and holistically when the multidimensionality of the client is recognized. The Respectful Model offers ten factors that influence the client’s psychological development and personal well-being, from “Religious” and “Economic” to “Unique” and “Location” (hence the acronym RESPECTFUL is revealed). Read more about the model […]
FOCUS ON: Defining Terms in the Field of Career Counseling One key to using language as a tool is to determine that the terms being used communicate the same meaning to the entire audience. Typically, for definitions we look in dictionary – but which one fits our field? In the past, many practitioners used the […]
FOCUS ON: Does the Company Try to Retain Employees? The interview and first few weeks on the job may focus on the perks of the work culture (e.g., Food Truck Fridays), but what about after that excitement wears off? Does the company offer mentoring, encourage exploration and instill a purpose? Understanding what keeps employees on […]
FOCUS ON: How Do You Focus in an Exploding Tech World? Data and ideas fly at incredible rates such as 29 million results in .43 seconds (i.e., the time it took Google to generate the results for a search for quotes for this issue). How can there be focus when talking about technology? Get ideas […]
FOCUS ON: Collaboration is Key Any team project will require good communication and respect, particularly a team of mixed generations. Avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach while fostering mentoring and new workplace benefits may be the keys to achieving collaboration. Read more from the Career Pivot blog. FOR PRACTITIONERS: Applying Generational Theory Four generations in the workforce […]
FOCUS ON: Measuring Performance Athletic performance is measured down to the hundredths, even thousandths, of a point in the Olympics. School performance could refer to the students’ grades or the education system’s achievements (e.g., “College and Career Readiness Performance Index”). Staff in organizations no longer just have “annual reviews” – they go through a “Career […]
FOCUS ON: Identifying the Problem Don’t be like these professionals who are smart in so many ways, except one. Advanced degrees and 10+ years experience don’t eliminate bad career decisions. Identify the problem (e.g., effort, execution, blind spots…) then proceed to a better future. Read More. GENDER IN THE WORKPLACE: AND YOUR LIBRARY: The Mistakes […]
FOCUS ON: Research on Engagement Dale Carnegie Training and MSW conducted a study of 1500 employees. To show why engagement matters, first, the definition was shared: “the emotional and functional commitment an employee has to his or her organization.” Next, the research results: 71% of all employees are not fully engaged; 26% are actively disengaged; […]
FOCUS ON: The End of the Day Why focus on the end of the day? Because it sets you up for success for the next day! By reflecting on your day and writing down your accomplishments you can reduce stress and increase happiness. Here are 14 more tasks to implement in order to make a […]
FOCUS ON: Defining Mindfulness American Psychological Association (APA) authors Daphne M. Davis and Jeffrey A. Hayes, define mindfulness as “a moment-to-moment awareness of one’s experience without judgment”. Their lengthy compilation of benefits, based on research, include reduced rumination, stress-reduction, boosts to working memory, focus, less emotional activity, more cognitive flexibility, relationship satisfaction, and more. Read […]