Category: job satisfaction
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Day Eight: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
… and just like that, we’ve reached Day Eight of the 2020 edition of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition. At this time of year, I look back on the…
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Day Seven: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Welcome to Day Seven of the 2020 edition of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition! At this time of year, I look back on the many Real Careers interviews I’ve…
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Day Six: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
It’s mid-December, and we’ve reached the halfway mark of the 2020 edition of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition. At this time of year, I look back on the many…
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Day Five: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Is this month flying by for you? At this time of year, I look back on the many Real Careers interviews I’ve conducted with impressive assistants since 2015. Today, I’m…
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Day Four: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Are you ready for more? I’m happy to bring you Day Four of this year’s edition of 12 Days of Real Careers. If you’re just catching up on this celebration of insights and…
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Day Three: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
We’re on a roll We’re on a December roll! This is the fourth year of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition, in which we look back on the many…
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Day Two: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Did you enjoy yesterday’s read? More insights from assistants around the globe I’m happy to bring you Day Two of this year’s edition of 12 Days of Real Careers. If you’re…
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Day One: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
12 Days of Real Careers: I’m delighted to bring back my annual tradition. Over a series of 12 days, I’m bringing readers the gift of inspiring and practical excerpts from…
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Weekend Poll Results: Job Changes on the Horizon
… or they’re at least a possibility for some! With thanks to all who participated in my last Weekend Poll, here are your responses to my question: Is a job change…
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Weekend Poll: Does Your Employer Care About Your Job Satisfaction?
We’ve been looking at various aspects of workplace culture lately. It’s time for an annual check-in on whether your principal asks about your job satisfaction and career aspirations, or whether…
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Podcast: Are You Comfortable Speaking Truth to Power?
Are you comfortable speaking truth to power? It takes gumption, but the ability to appropriately speak truth to power is something that can distinguish you from others. Simply click below…
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Podcast: Cultivate and Nurture Your Networks
Do you invest time and goodwill in building and nurturing your networks?
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Podcast: Qualities of A Good Boss – And A Good Working Relationship
What constitutes a good boss? What qualities do you value in your principal (aka boss)? Today, I’m taking a look at what readers had to say about such qualities. We…
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Shelagh’s First Podcast: May You Live In Interesting Times
Now you can read or listen to my thoughts I’m delighted to begin bringing you my thoughts over your speaker or headphones, as well as your screen. With each podcast,…
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Weekend Poll: What Do You Look for in A Boss?
May you live in interesting times Are you familiar with this phrase? Some call it a curse, but I call it a fact of life. Think of the changes in…
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Brain Breaks 2.1
When you need a brief change of scenery from your day … … feel free to turn to any of my Real Moments’ Brain Breaks. As mentioned in my introductory Brain…
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Brain Breaks 1.2
When you need a brief change of scenery from your day … … feel free to turn to any of my Real Moments’ Brain Breaks. As mentioned in my introductory Brain…