Self-Assessment Quiz ─ True or False: I pay attention to when and how I can help my boss during stressful, busy times. I consider myself a team player. I believe everyone benefits from a little praise. Sucking up to your boss and other higher ups can … well … suck. And let’s face it – no one likes a brown-nosing,…
Quiz TRUE OR FALSE: I trust that people will do as they say. I trust that I make good decisions. I trust those “Debbie Doubtful” voices in my head more than my super instinct. I rely solely on emotions to help me make decisions. I’m hoping that you answered a resounding “True!” to the first two statements and a big…
Self-Assessment Quiz ─ True or False: I know how to write a comprehensive email to my manager that highlights my quarter-end benchmarks. I think it is important to check in with my manager periodically to inform her of what I’m working on. I believe in my work and think I deserve praise. Believe it or not, I’m shy and very…
OMG, today was one of those days when I just couldn’t concentrate on anything, especially the mound of work I needed to do. When that happens, my fingers get to walking on my phone. I find all kinds of useful and useless information that keeps my mind occupied and keeps me from jumping off my Chicago high-rise balcony! Since this…
Self-Assessment Quiz – True or False: When it comes to people I trust, I can take them at their word. Reputable companies don’t give employees the runaround. A verbal agreement is liquid gold in the business world. Did your mama ever tell you “Follow the actions, not the words”? Well, mama knew what she was talking about, especially when it…
I was having dinner with a friend, she’s about 47 and she was telling me how even at this age, she is still dealing with trust issues; minor one’s like feeling anxious when a guy she’s dating doesn’t text her back right away. Now, my girlfriend said she knows, like really knows that the guy is into her, AND they’ve…
Self-Assessment Quiz – True or False: I feel comfortable speaking up at meetings. I have created a team of people I can go to for help. I am aware of my emotions when things are not going my way. I am not afraid to try opening closed doors. In my blogs, I’ve shared my horror story about when my cousin Mark…
Thou shalt not constantly point out your significant other’s faults and shortcomings. I think that should be added to the Ten Commandments. It’s actually already in the Bible, so it’s not a far stretch just to move it up a bunch of chapters to where the commandments are and tack it on as an amendment! Okay. Okay! It’s not stated…
Self-Assessment Quiz – True or False: There are instances when I need to place my needs ahead of others. I know how to follow up on a closed-ended response. I am not afraid to gently challenge authority. A part of being self-aware on the job is not being afraid to ask for what you want, setting boundaries, and teaching people how…
Self-Assessment Quiz – True or False: I practice asking for what I want. I know my worth. I enjoy standing out from the crowd. Employers expect me to negotiate for a higher salary. March Madness is all anyone talks about this time of year. But ladies, I want you to be up in arms and “mad” about something else: earning…