ReImagine Work

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

“Mary, give me some feedback.”. This is from Lydia, my favorite coffee shop manager, who I visit on a daily basis. She asks me this three to five times a week. One day the café was a little quiet, so I asked her what inspires her to asl. Let’s all listen closely to the role model leader at my coffee shop. She told me things like… ( Click here to read the rest of the post ).

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ReImagine Work

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Forbes, Sept. 19, 2016. “In light of more saturated markets and higher competition, the job application process is changing. If you’re a job seeker using traditional methods of finding a job, you may be left wondering why hiring managers aren’t calling you back. Are you using E-notes? Are you using social media? Are you seeking out informational interviews?

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ReImagine Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Forbes, Sept. 14, 2016 : “Understanding the unique strengths of your team is the surest way to both help your company achieve its larger goals and help employees feel engaged and motivated. But understanding each individual’s strength is a practice in psychology that involves empowering and aligning talent with work opportunities. We asked 13 professional coaches of Forbes Coaches Council how leaders can incorporate a strength-based approach to their management style.

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ReImagine Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Thanks Dana Theus for featuring my post, How to Give Feedback by Asking Questions , on your EQ at work channel. The post Featured at InPower Coaching: Giving feedback by asking questions appeared first on Mary Schaefer, empowerment authority, coach & trainer for those in engineering, scientific & IT-related positions.

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ReImagine Work

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

This week I’m making a big ask of a long-time friend. When I talked my plan over with another friend, she asked, “What if he says no? Will it damage your relationship?”. My answer is no. I’m prepared for any answer from him. And I’m going to tell him that. The times I’ve been at peace asking for a favor have been the times when I was not attached to the outcome.

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ReImagine Work

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Have you seen headlines like these? “5 ways to boost employee engagement with video.” “Want increased employee engagement? Incentives and recognition are the way to go.” “Struggling to find the time for employee engagement? Our e-learning technology preserves your time as a leader and increases employee engagement by 50%.” There’s a place for videos, recognition programs and incentives.

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ReImagine Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Forbes, Aug. 29, 2016 : “Many people stay in professions they are unhappy in because making a change feels too difficult; there simply isn’t time to muster up the energy required. “Not having time” then becomes an excuse for when making a change simply feels riskier than staying in a known situation. However, a change doesn’t have to be something that happens all at once.

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