by The Learning Advantage | Feb 5, 2020 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
The daunting pace of change continues to disrupt organizations in all sectors. Fast-moving technical and cultural trends, new approaches to data and relentless market shifts can surprise even the most well-read and networked leader. But within every organization,...
by The Learning Advantage | Jan 7, 2020 | 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, so when a client is unhappy at work I want...
by The Learning Advantage | Dec 9, 2019 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
A colleague and I were discussing how some people give you energy while others drain the life out of you. At work, these “energy vampires” come in several guises: Whiners and complainers grumble about what’s wrong but don’t offer any suggestions for change Needy...
by The Learning Advantage | Nov 4, 2019 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
I rarely hear people say they enjoy conflict. In fact, I find most people go to great lengths to avoid it. But avoiding conflict rarely makes it go away, and the outcome can be worse than if it were addressed early. Conflict can be as simple as a misunderstanding or...
by The Learning Advantage | Oct 1, 2019 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
“The only competitive domain that remains is how fast we learn,” according to Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline and professor at MIT. Given the importance of learning, how we view our abilities can impact how we approach learning. In her book Mindset,...
by The Learning Advantage | Sep 3, 2019 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
My summer reading has included Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson and Brad Stone’s The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon. I was surprised by how often the ideas of these two visionary businessmen were criticized by investors, their leadership team, and...
