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Bridges is a monthly newsletter published by Robin Fogel, Executive and Career Coach & Human Resource Consultant. My goal is that these newsletters include practical information that you can use in your work and in your life. If you found the newsletter helpful, please Send it to your colleagues, friends and family.www.coachrobinfogel.com - robin@coachrobinfogel.com - 609-730-4164 For those who ask me what it is that I do, I offer Executive Coaching and Human Resource consulting in the following areas: - Business Consulting and Executive Coaching - As an unbiased resource provide advice on business development and business transition, on staffing issues, on developing emerging talent and helping managers sharpen their communication and management skills. - Career Coaching helping people advance their careers, make career changes and/or career transitions. - Not for Profit Consulting - provide Executive Directors with independent sounding board, consulting on staff issues, board relations and staff development. If you would like to take advantage of an executive coach, please email me at robin@coachrobinfogel.com.
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August, 2009
WORKPLACE MOVES
Over the past year I have been asked repeatedly if there is
anything that can be done to insure job security in these uncertain times. It
is a really tough question. Many excellent employees have lost their jobs
through no fault of their own when their units were eliminated or their companies
merged.
Yet as I’ve written before there are some steps you can take
that may help you through this challenging time. For starters it is important
to be visible. Now is not the time to put your head in the sand. Be willing to
take additional assignments, to demonstrate the value you bring to the company.
At the same time be honest with yourself and evaluate your performance and
attitude. Are there ways you can improve both? And remember to be nice, this
may not be the time to be a maverick; it might set you up as an easy target.
This is also a good time to build and strengthen key
relationships. You want to be seen as a valuable, team player. While hard
work is important, building those relationships is equally as
important as your hard work. Make an effort to get out and about. While
people tend to become more insular at times like this, make sure you are
visible. This is a time when connections may prove invaluable in both the near
and long-term. This might also be a good time to build your skills – is there
something you can do that would make you a more valuable employee.
The greatest job security may come from being viewed as a
star. Even in a really tough economy, bosses go to great lengths to protect
their star performers, those they view as their most valuable players. They
know that when the economy turns around they will need those folks on their
team and won’t want to lose them to the
competition. Finally, as tough as this is, try your best to maintain a positive
attitude.
INTERESTING READ
Over the past year two of my favorite clients have mentioned the book, “The Secret”, by Rhonda Byrne. I was a bit hesitant, even skeptical. I thought it would be filled with platitudes… but decided to read it anyway. The book is built on the premise of self attraction. You attract what you think. What you believe is what appears. This is something I do believe and yet I was hesitant. When I finally read the book recently I had to laugh. The author used the example of visualizing (attracting) parking spaces. Whenever I’m headed to a parking lot, be it for an appointment or at the grocery store I always tell myself that I’ll find a parking spot up close. Funny thing, 90% of the time I find that close spot. What does this say - about me, about “The Secret” and the Laws of Attraction?
FINAL THOUGHT
Create your day in advance by thinking the way you want it to go, and you will create your life intentionally. – “The Secret”
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