By Marcia Zidle on November 22, 2011
Has this happened to you? All along you thought you were doing fine. Then you get hit with this bomb from your boss: “Peter, we need to talk about your team. I’m concerned about……..” As you listen to the criticism and your adrenaline starts to flow, pause – take a deep breath – and heed […]
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By Marcia Zidle on November 15, 2011
Stressful situations are all too common in a workplace that’s facing budget cuts, staff layoffs, and department changes. It may become harder and harder to manage your emotions under these circumstances. But it’s even more important now for you to do so. After all, if management is forced into making more layoffs, they may choose […]
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By Marcia Zidle on November 8, 2011
“I love the company, the culture, and the people. The problem is that I’m bored in my current job. Things are too predictable, and you’re not challenged in the way that you used to be. You’re thinking of looking elsewhere.” Finding a new position within your organization may be easier than searching for a new job at […]
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By Marcia Zidle on November 1, 2011
Not everyone is motivated by the same thing. It really is different strokes for different folks. Some people thrive on being creative and innovative whereas others prefer stability and continuity. Challenge and constant simulation may be important to one person, while creating a work/life balance is paramount to another. So, what is important to you […]
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By Marcia Zidle on October 25, 2011
I do my job faithfully every day and I do it very well. Why is it then I’ve been in the same position for 3 years while others have been promoted? This is a question from Sharon, a junior accountant at a financial service company. In growing my career and now coaching others, I know […]
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By Marcia Zidle on October 18, 2011
Do you have a boss that demands frequent and unnecessary reports or hovers over you to make sure you’re doing things “right” or requires you to wait for his approval on everything before you can move forward? Four out of five people, managers and workers alike, stated in a recent survey that have had mciro-manger bosses. Here’s […]
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By Marcia Zidle on October 11, 2011
Welcome to the new world of work! Whether you’re just starting out, on the way to climbing that ladder of success or looking for a new job or opportunity, here are three trends from JobMob as well as tips to adapt so you won’t be left behind. 1. Out: The Traditional Career. In: Multiple Careers/Multiple Income Streams […]
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By Marcia Zidle on October 4, 2011
During my time as a career transition coach, a client came into my office, opened his briefcase and dumped 20 years of performance reviews and said: “Write my resume.” Two thoughts came to my mind. The first was that I help YOU write your resume. The second was how can I make it easier for […]
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By Marcia Zidle on September 27, 2011
Getting consumed with work is easy to do, especially when we spend most of your waking hours working. We get caught up in exciting projects with superhuman deadlines or works under a boss who thinks 8 hour days are for sissies or maybe it’s because we just can’t say no to a request because it […]
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By Marcia Zidle on September 19, 2011
A popular notion is that you should only focus on your strengths rather than develop weak spots. Is that the secret of career success? Of course you need to appreciate your strengths. If you don’t, you can fail to leverage core skills to help you be more effective in your present job and move you […]
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Marcia Zidle, a certified career strategist and business coach, works with high potential, high impact executives, managers and professionals to advance their careers and grow their leadership capabilities.