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How to Save Yourself from Your Job

There’s a trick to the graceful exit. It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, a relationship is over – and to let go. It means leaving what’s over without denying its value. — Ellen Goodman In the last six months, I’ve had five different friends in vastly different careers tackle…

Managing People: The Difference Between Coordination and Cooperation

[weaver_youtube https://youtu.be/-xvNPEzKQwA sd=0 percent=50 ratio=.5625 center=1 rel=0 https=0 privacy=0] A reader asked me to talk about the difference between coordination and cooperation when managing his team, so I’m addressing his question in today’s article. I appreciate questions, so please keep sending them in! Cooperation refers to the voluntary interaction between members of your team. Hopefully…

Leading Yourself and Your Team

[weaver_youtube https://youtu.be/B-eYqgSb9VQ sd=0 percent=50 ratio=.5625 center=1 rel=0 https=0 privacy=0] What’s the best way to lead others? Much has been written on this, so I’ll include links to resources below. But here are a few items to consider: 1. Lead yourself first. What motivates and inspires you? Where do you get your creativity? If you don’t…

How to Deal with Difficult People at Work

[weaver_youtube https://youtu.be/2l6csBwRLMU sd=0 percent=50 ratio=.5625 center=1 rel=0 https=0 privacy=0] Do you hate your boss? Is one of your co-workers driving you batty? Maybe it’s an employee you can’t fire for whatever reason. Here are ways to cope that don’t involve quitting your job! 1. Try to find the best in the person who’s annoying you.…