A week or so ago, I heard a public conversation between two people. The subject was honesty. This conversation ended with one person believing there was only one answer to the question of what honesty is. I was surprised by this … Continue reading →
“If we hope to go anywhere or develop ourselves in any way, we can only step from where we are standing. If we don’t really know where we are standing… We may only go in circles…” Jon Kabat-Zinn When the … Continue reading →
Lady Trade is 12 feet tall and weighs 5.5 tons. She and Lady Agriculture graced the entrance to the Chicago Board of Trade Building in 1885. Some 60+ years later while this building was demolished, these statues mysteriously disappeared. During 1978, … Continue reading →
Here’s a simple but powerful rule. Always give people more than what they expect to get. Nelson Boswell The holiday is over and we’re back to work today. When It Works is all about a daily success we strive for with … Continue reading →
4 times a year we celebrate a Patriotic Holiday. Traffic going and coming everywhere Hurrying to enjoy a great day Of celebrating our freedom From tyranny, oppression and terrorists. Jars of ketchup, mustard and hot sauce on … Continue reading →
You can’t stop the future, You can’t stop the past, The only way to learn the secret, is to press play. Jay Asher This past weekend I witnessed a bag full of changes and is the reason I entitled this … Continue reading →
Great cultural changes begin in affectation and end in routine. Jacques Barzun Yesterday I was presented with another opportunity to challenge an existing belief. I’m sure it’s happened to you as some people describe it as a “make over”. The … Continue reading →
International Coaching Week provides an opportunity for us to consider, whether professionally or personally, unrealized goals we haven’t made time for. Why didn’t you? is a question we’ve all heard. Depending on how the question was asked, i.e., what was … Continue reading →
On this Monday, we have received a message from outer space, via Commander Chris Hadfield at the Space Station. It’s entitled, “Space Oddity – Chris Hadfield performs onboard ISS with Larrivee Parlor.” It’s creative, welcoming and novel.
What’s Your Message to “your world” this week in your career. What do you have to communicate that you have some concerns about? How will you get your message across to another person? How would you like to receive the same message?
What’s Your Message can be subtle, direct, indirect, formal, informal, orally or written. It can also be a signal. As you work through your message communications this week, Choose Who You Want to be Known As. Have a great week.
“Jo Ann” M. Radja, Career Management Coach and Change Agent