As we enter into the last quarter of 2018 it’s easy to fall into one of two states of mind: State of Mind #1: The year is almost over and I haven’t accomplished nearly as much as I wanted to, so I’ll just wait until the New Year and begin fresh then. State of Mind #2: The year is almost…
Self-Assessment Quiz — TRUE OR FALSE: My resume is up to date. I can recite my elevator pitch in my sleep. I regularly attend industry events. I have a game plan and a hit list when I get to the events. The end of summer is fast approaching. Some kids have already started back to school. The days are getting…
Self-Assessment Quiz ─ TRUE or FALSE: An email is not an opportunity to make a first impression. How I sound in an email isn’t important; everyone knows what I mean. Punctuation and grammar are for formal letters, not email. When it comes to communicating something important at work, I’m still a believer in picking up the phone or getting up…
Self-Assessment Quiz ─ TRUE or FALSE: I have allies at work and in return, I am an ally, too. I keep my ear to the ground so that I’m aware of office goings on. I know the difference between good gossip and bad gossip. Do you gossip, girl? Let’s be honest, we all gossip. Especially at work. I’ve always been…
Self-Assessment Quiz ─ TRUE or FALSE: I know that change at my job can happen at any time, in any sort of form. I keep myself up-to-date professionally online so that I’m prepared for change. Getting too comfortable in my position can be detrimental to my career growth. You’ve just gotten settled into your new position. You’ve told your mom…
Self-Assessment Quiz ─ TRUE or FALSE: No one notices me at work; it doesn’t matter if I work hard or not. My boss doesn’t really pay attention to my work and how I do it. Sometimes meetings are called and I’m not included; I don’t bother to tell anyone. Last week, I talked about being too bubbly at work and how…
Self-Assessment Quiz ─ TRUE or FALSE: If I want to be taken seriously at work, I’d better be serious – at all times. Earning trust from my fellow co-workers has nothing to do with how I present myself emotionally day-to-day. I’m aware of how my personality affects those I work with. When things get out of hand in life, you…
Self-Assessment Quiz ─ TRUE or FALSE: I understand that leadership begins with trust and having good character traits. Being a leader goes beyond being the first to raise my hand for something. Confidence and having a positive attitude are core values of a great leader. Okay, newbie, if you answered FALSE to any of the questions above, it’s time to…
Self-Assessment Quiz ─ TRUE or FALSE: I’m aware of how much extra work I can manage to take on at work. I enjoy being a team player and taking on leadership roles at work. Being more visible at work is in line with my career goals. Do you want to shoot to the top in your career? Do you want…
Self-Assessment Quiz ─ TRUE or FALSE: I know the map of the political power at my office; I know who has influence and who doesn’t and why. I have a social network at work and have made sure I’m connected across departments and internal hierarchy. I have great interpersonal skills; I can pick up on other’s emotions and act accordingly…