October 23rd, 2008
When we talk about “toughing out a tough job,” (our current podcast discussion series), we are not talking about passively enduring an awful situation until something better comes along.
We’re talking about finding meaning in the mean time.
We’re talking about making the time work for you instead of against you.
We’re talking about taking control of the tough experience and creating as good an experience as possible.
There are many good reasons to stay put in a less than ideal job situation.
Two questions for you as we begin this discussion:
- Describe a situation where it would be wiser to stay put in a tough job situation.
- What is a goal you could set for yourself in such a situation where you would benefit regardless of the difficulties?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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October 22nd, 2008
Don’t miss today’s live webcast at the Milken Institute!
I love anything the Milken Institute puts together. Today is a discussion on the economy with the presidential candidates’ advisers. (Michael J. Boskin representing McCain and Leo Hindery, Jr on behalf of Obama.)
I usually attend these live events, but today’s filled almost as soon as it was announced. The Milken Institute is generously making it available online.
The discussion is today, Wednesday October 22nd, from 4:30 p.m to 6:00 p.m PST.
Don’t miss it. You can watch it on the Milken Institute’s web site.
On your side,
- Karl Edwards
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October 22nd, 2008
While getting a new job may be the ideal option, it’s not always a feasible option.
In tough economic times like these, it might be wiser to tough out a tough job.
Sound like a nightmare? It doesn’t need to be. In fact, you can turn the situation to your advantage.
This week Claudia and I begin a new podcast series entitled, “Toughing Out a Tough Job.” We’ll be looking at ways to not only survive, but make the best of a bad situation.
Listen in and join us here on the Working Matters Blog for conversation and discussion around each week’s topic:
- When Leaving Isn’t the Best Option
- When It Couldn’t Get More Boring
- When The Workload is Overwhelming
- When The Conflict is Constant
- When You Hate Your Job
Listen now.
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October 20th, 2008
What do you want out of this week?
Anything at all. Do you know?
Don’t filter. Take five and brainstorm freely.
Do you want to finish a project? Do you want to broach an awkward subject? Do you want to hear someone say, “Thank you?” Do you want to design something new? Do you want to approach a problem differently? Do you want to have a clean desk? Do you want an uninterrupted afternoon? Do you want to go home early? Do you want to work more collaboratively? Do you want to avoid a boring meeting? Do you want to tell someone they’re special to you? Do you want to fire a client?
Anything. Get it out. Write it down. Carry it with you discreetly or post it where everyone can see it.
And then go for it. Aim for it. Make it happen. Do it. Try it. Take a step toward it.
Let something… let just one thing you want inspire you this week.
Post a comment letting us know what you want out of this week.
On your side,
- Karl
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October 18th, 2008
How often to you review procedures to evaluate for continued relevance or effectiveness?
The Question of the Week is offered to increase awareness of one’s personal leadership practices and encourage experimentation with creative alternatives.
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October 17th, 2008
My buddy reminds me to write a little bit each day. Even if only for five minutes.
The finish line is reached by taking every step, not by trying to sprout wings.
- Karl Edwards
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October 16th, 2008
Does you boss love your team spirit? Count on you to keep things running smoothly? Never make waves?
In this week’s podcast conversation, Claudia and I discuss The Rule Keeper. This cooperative, team player is a great asset in any company. Leaders have enough to do without arguing the merits of every decision with every team member; or coming in to find that their instructions were ignored and each person proceeded along their own courses of action.
The question we want you Rule Keepers to ask yourselves is, “Might I be withholding valuable insight, knowledge or experience in the name of playing by the rules? Might I be holding back?”
Could the cooperative spirit you’ve been so proud of be working against you and the team’s best interests?
Listen in.
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When we talk about “toughing out a tough job,” (our current podcast discussion series), we are not talking about passively enduring an awful situation until something better comes along.
