by The Learning Advantage | Jan 10, 2018 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
All too often, employee development can feel like a search and destroy mission. Organizations train managers to identify, target and extinguish employees’ deficiencies. And since everyone has weaknesses to some degree, any search is certain to turn up areas for...
by The Learning Advantage | Dec 7, 2017 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
In much of our life our competence is measured by our ability to provide answers. At work, we may feel that asking questions is a sign of weakness or incompetence. But thinking we must have all the answers, whether to save face or to project competence, can have...
by The Learning Advantage | Nov 1, 2017 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
Whether you’re actively cultivating it or not, you have a personal brand. You and your work create an impression that colleagues and clients factor in to how they interact with you. If you are unaware of how you are perceived, ask colleagues to describe your brand....
by The Learning Advantage | Sep 27, 2017 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
I know work is a four-letter word, but does it really have to be this painful? During my years of coaching, I’ve heard many clients express this sentiment. And that’s a shame. I believe work should be joyful and fulfilling. When a client is unhappy at work I...
by The Learning Advantage | Aug 28, 2017 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
When you think of someone saying no, what images come to mind? I think of an angry person bellowing, “No-o-o!” or a toddler having a meltdown. Is it any wonder we are uncomfortable saying no? The ability to say no is an important element of a leader’s success....
