It started like any other monthly call with a vendor, partner, or customer. Then, a small comment or slip by the other party happens, and the frustration wells up and erupts. This particular incident was nothing in itself, but it was one more thing in a series of minor events. It was the last straw, and the dam had burst. Now, they are in scramble mode because they were not aware our frustrations had been building. As I think back,…
I have been a strong advocate of S.M.A.R.T. goals. This method has significant appeal for annual bonus planning and assessing performance achievement. However, being goal driven in all aspects of your life can be detrimental. What I have begun to understand is that goals always leave me feeling like I am chasing a long-sought reward that never seems to be within my reach. By moving the objective as soon as I get meaningfully close, I convince myself that striving for…
Many employees’ express yearnings for experiential growth and development opportunities throughout their career. Frequently, they look to their manager to bring about these opportunities without personally investing in the creation of a development plan. Astonishingly, it does not work out as either the employee or manager envision. My experience has taught me that the causes generally break down into two broad groupings. First, poor engagement leads to insufficient personal commitment. There is a whole host of reasons why poor engagement…
Yes, I changed the person’s name and reworded some sentences to protect the company’s identity. No, this is not my current or any former employer. If pressed for time, skip to the bottom for some questions to think about. RE: Considering Leaving the Firm Hi Elina, I hope you and your family are doing well. Of course, Anh and I would love to catch up over dinner next month. Based on your email, I understand that you are considering leaving…