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 →
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 →
It’s not what you achieve, it’s what you overcome. That’s what defines your career. Carlton Fink It’s Monday. I’m sharing a number of food for thought quotations on having a Career. Feel free to share with me your favorite career … Continue reading →
Today is the first day of International Coaching Week. Coaches who are members of the International Coach Federation are happily and purposely getting the word out about the value of coaching. What this means is that we educate the public … 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
In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics. Earl Warren It’s Ethics and Compliance Week in many companies across the US. We can’t seem to escape decisions that put us on our guard. I learned yesterday that the … Continue reading →
A grape can be defined as a cluster of fruit or flowers. Since I like fresh green grapes, it doesn’t matter which grape I pick first from the cluster, because each one tastes the same to me. A cluster, at … Continue reading →
Earlier this morning, I caught myself becoming annoyed by my perception of unacceptable behavior. I called a company I’ve worked with for most of my adult life. My loyalty to this professional financial service company was not misplaced. A potentially difficult situation … Continue reading →
A person who treats another with fairness, generosity, courtesy. . . . Definition of the word sportsman* One value we all appreciate and want to live by in our lives is fairness. No matter if our hair is short or long, if we speak … Continue reading →
Proverbs are always platitudes until you have personally experienced the truth of them. Aldous Huxley. Twists on the word “personally” is the subject of this Blog post, Personally to/for You… During your career, I’m sure you have heard the phrase, … Continue reading →