What if all the non-adopters are the ones who are right? What if all we’re doing is stirring things up that will eventually just die down and wither away instead of revolutionizing work and home? What if THEY are the NORMAL ones and we are not?
Leading, Coaching, & Innovating with Trish McFarlane
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Leaders, Are You Independent or Dependent?
I argue that at the end of the day, even the most independent person is still predominantly reliant on others whether that be as customers, as those that provide financial funding, or those people in your circle that act as your advisory board.
Where is Your Focus?
Too often when we talk about work, and especially about the people we work with, we’re negative. It is so easy to look at what’s “not working” vs. focusing on the great things that happen around us each day.
Social Media and Professional Associations
The Illinois State Council of SHRM is geared up to show their progressive attitude this coming Monday and Tuesday at the state conference. This is a conference for 500 HR professionals who will come together to not only learn about social media, but also about the core functions of HR including: talent management, legal/ employee relations, strategic HR, and HR tools. I’m most looking forward to the keynote by Pamela Meyer, PhD, who will be speaking about highly engaged organizations and innovation. Two subjects near and dear to me from a work standpoint.
Is Someone Lying to You?
So, knowing that every one of us tells little half-truths, lies by omission, and some tell outright huge lies, what are some signs we can look for to determine if we’re being lied to? As managers or leaders, how can we tell when it’s happening? Working in HR certainly gives one the upper hand in spotting deception. After years of interviewing, questioning, and investigating employee relations issues, I’ve been able to learn what to watch for.
Pulling Back the Curtain on Bloggers
One thing I find interesting is that people who do not blog are often curious about the process. You’ve probably watched the Wizzard of Oz, so you know that closer to the end of the movie, Dorothy and her crew pull back the curtain in the palace to find out that the great and powerful Oz is no more than a regular guy. I don’t claim to be great and powerful, but I am just a regular girl.
Communication: We Don’t Need Another “Tell All”
It’s time to go back to reigning things in a bit and employ some of the golden rules of communication.
Do More Great Work
You work hard. You put in the hours. Yet, you feel like you are constantly treading water with good work that keeps you going but never quite moves you ahead. Or worse, you are mired in bad work- endless meetings and energy-draining bureaucratic traps.
