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Behaving Gracefully as a Manager by Suzy Drapkin
I’ve been seeing some articles about behaving gracefully in the workplace. This idea lends itself to management especially. A good manager is not just someone who knows how to lead, delegate and inspire, but someone who acts kindly and is thoughtful in his or her actions. Similar to playing chess, anticipating your opponent’s next moves, […]
Destressing Life’s Woes! by Suzy Drapkin
I don’t know about you, but I am feeling a bit frazzled! So, I’m all in for trying anything that quiets down the endless thoughts and anxieties that are part of the national obsession in dealing with this atypical election year, witnessing constant acts of conflict in our world, and dealing with the more routine parts of life […]
Offering Outplacement to Laid Off Employees is a Good Thing by Suzy Drapkin
It’s always difficult letting go of employees, especially when it’s due to organizational constraints out of a company’s control. It can be an emotional roller coaster for both those leaving and those remaining. The tough decision to lay off an employee can sometimes feel like failure on the employer’s part. Perhaps the right structure to […]
What is Outplacement? By Pat Goodwin
Outplacement is a program that is offered to individuals who are leaving an organization. Most often employees are downsized, but it can just as easily be due to a buyout, a plant closing, reorganization or poor performance. Outplacement services, typically paid for by a company, can be offered […]
How To Create A Reference Sheet BY Pat Goodwin
A Reference Sheet is absolutely one of the most important and most critical things to have ready at the beginning of a job search. It is a list of individuals such as past employers, colleagues, clients, professors, or advisors who can testify to your experience, qualifications, and character to a prospective employer. Select Solid […]
How I Have Become A Better Listener by Suzy Drapkin
How I have become a better listener… – Suzy Drapkin Who are the people that you remember meeting? The ones who are the loudest? Those who make you laugh out loud? Those who don’t stop talking about themselves? Or those who seem to get who you are by really listening to what you are saying?Although I […]
WHAT ARE YOUR CORE COMPETENCIES? by Pat Goodwin
“Core competencies are strengths your organization has now. YOUR core competencies may include any combination of skills, technologies, processes, knowledge or expertise and are often achieved as a result of long-term development processes and / or experiences.” – Bruce Mayhew Consulting When asked what your Core Competencies are when interviewing for a job, what would you say? How would you demonstrate […]
LESSONS LEARNED FROM A MOVIE by Suzy Drapkin
Lessons Learned from a Movie by Suzy Drapkin One of the best movies that I have seen this year is “Chef.” It’s a delightful film centering on relationships: family, friends, and colleagues. It’s funny, heartwarming, and you will walk away feeling good with your stomach growling. Warning: do not attempt to see this movie hungry! […]
“I DON’T HAVE IT IN ME ANYMORE” by Pat Goodwin
“My life has been filled with terrible misfortunes, most of which have never happened.” – Mark Twain Do you see your friends and others being more successful than you? Do you hear others talking about their crowning achievements? Are you in a slump because once again you have been passed over […]
CLOSE TO RETIREMENT, WHAT NOW? by Suzy Drapkin
We all know that in the old days, once a person reached 62 or so, it was time for retirement. It was time to be lazy, take up golf or another hobby, spend quality time with the family, travel, and wind down life while enjoying your so-called “golden years.” Today, many of us can’t afford […]
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