Eichert will be presenter at FREE workshop on assertiveness
Robin Eichert will be the presenter for a FREE workshop entitled “How to be effectively assertive in your job search.” The event is hosted at The River Center, in Peterborough, NH, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. There will be interactive exercises, role playing, and small group work to cover situations […]
Are you, or your employees, stuck in the decision-making process?
A colleague and I were talking the other day about how frustrating it is when people don’t get back to you. Simple things, like scheduling a meeting or making a decision on who to involve on a project team. In the beginning of our little pity party, we were not so tolerant, saying things like: “How […]
Remember to say ‘thank you’ even when an employee is just doing her job
“That’s her job, why should I have to thank her for something she’s already being paid to do?” It’s a common question I hear. Some managers feel that a paycheck is adequate acknowledgment in return for the work that an employee was hired to do. Or that by executing the job requirements is an expectation […]
Between you, me, and the lamp post, you can’t do everything well
I’ve always loved decorating Christmas trees. So when the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce announced a “Deck the Poles” holiday event, I was all over it. I mean, I’ve never decorated a lamp post, but wouldn’t it be just like decorating a tree? Nope. I learned that a lamp post is not a tree. This project […]
Holiday Gift Giving: Give the gift that will last a lifetime
Save 50% off career planning packages! Starting today, and through Dec 31, 2013, all our Career Planning Packages are reduced by 50%. That’s BIG! We are offering a very special savings on our Career Planning Packages — our way of expressing sincere gratitude and support for those who are embarking on a career transition. You are taking control of your career! In […]
When you have no control, yet still have to perform
There are times in the workplace when you have no control over a situation, yet you are still required to perform despite challenges imposed on you. This holds true for managers and employees (though employees often forget that their managers may also have constraints). I heard a woman the other day talk about a past […]
What to do when an employee doesn’t listen to your feedback
Someone I know has been unhappy in his current job for some time. He and his employer have had their ups and downs working together, almost all related to differences in their own styles, not dissatisfaction with the results of his work. The employee has gone as far to say that he wants a career […]
When employees dress inappropriately
Ever been faced with an employee that came into the office dressed as if s/he was ready for a night on the town? Or perhaps the person jumped out of bed, rushed into work, and arrived in pajamas? Several years ago, I was working with a client in the banking industry, and — this is […]
FREE Webinar: Find your authentic career in 2014
Are you doing the work you love? We hope you are. But if you’re not, why not take the next step to discover how you can make important changes in your professional direction in 2014? Start the new year by creating a career path plan. Join Nancy Bishop and Robin Eichert for a short, but […]
One simple skill that allows managers to stand tall among all others
Nobody likes a know-it-all. Well, I suppose I should speak for myself. But I know (oops bad word choice!) that I don’t like one. That’s why I always suggest that managers approach difficult situations with a healthy dose of curiosity. There is another excellent reason to be curious and inquiring — you might learn something. […]
