The last thing you probably want to do when you’re frustrated with someone is to give them a compliment. However, complimenting someone is a mindful way to move away from a career complaint. There are two caveats with this approach: The compliment must be authentic. Nothing is worse than giving someone a false or hollow […]
Archive | February, 2017
Live Deeply and Grow Your Career
“By living deeply in the present moment we can understand the past better and we can prepare for a better future.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Sayings that don’t make sense drive me crazy. This is one of those times that I went nuts trying to figure out what the heck Mindfulness Guru Thich Nhat Hanh […]
Career Confidence
I’m always flattered and honored when a client tells me that I’ve given them the confidence they needed to achieve their goals. While it’s certainly nice to hear, I always remind them that I didn’t do it. No, I can’t give anyone confidence. Nor can you. What we can do is inspire others to dig […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: 30-Minute Sprints
I’ve been working hard to be more mindful. One of my big intentions is to cultivate the habit of focus. For me this means truly being present in the moment and giving my full attention to the person or task before me. In a world where we are bombarded by distractions, this isn’t easy. Probably […]
The Follow Up for Career Advancement
One thing that probably makes the biggest impact on career advancement is follow up. Follow up can mean many things, but in career language, it’s all about effort—touching base after a meeting, keeping promises, giving thanks to others and extending the offer to help. Touching Base. When the face-to-face meeting ends, communication should continue. An interview, conference, […]