As I try to make my way up the career ladder I have found the support of others is essential. I really do miss having a good mentor to coach me and call me out on any bullshit though. I have a number of experiences of 'mentors' - one was good, one was bad. Good … Continue reading Good Mentor/Bad Mentor
365 Days
When I returned back to work on 31st July 2014 after two weeks off from stress, I swore that I would make it do next year about not taking a single sick day. I wanted to do this because I'd already had a few sicks days, so with taking two weeks off for stress they … Continue reading 365 Days
Everyone could potentially be a leader
I was reading a book on leadership, when someone remarked "Aspiring to be a manager are we..." There still seems to be a wide confusion between being a leader and being in charge. So to put it clearer - you may call yourself a manager or the boss - but that doesn't mean you are … Continue reading Everyone could potentially be a leader
Fighting the Forces of Negativity
This week has been my most testing time in my new job. I have been optimistic and upbeat since starting, but this is the first week where I seem to have been fighting the forces of negativity from all sides. With people leaving, going on holiday or being off sick, things look light on the ground. … Continue reading Fighting the Forces of Negativity
Connecting with others: Ask them what they know
For the past month I have been collecting survey data in relation to how successful portfolio, project and programme management has been implemented into the organisation (but don't worry I am not talking about that). Last week the survey closed and to my surprise after doing all the donkey work of collecting the data I … Continue reading Connecting with others: Ask them what they know
They say to follow your passion…
But when I was 3, I wanted to be a cat. When I turned 5, I was more realistic in my career aspirations and wanted to be a fireman. When I was 11, I wanted to save all the animals. When I was 12, I wanted to save the world. When I was 13, I … Continue reading They say to follow your passion…
Drunken talk
Around five weeks ago I went out on a work colleagues leaving do. It overwhelmed me slightly as it was the most drunken affair I have experienced with people I work with. I don't drink as much as I used to so it quickly went to my head, fortunately everyone seemed to be in a … Continue reading Drunken talk
The Assertive Rules List
To meet my need to be more assertive, I decided to develop a list of rules that I will follow to ensure that I am not being a pushover. These are quite personal to me and is a guideline on how to put being assertive into practice. Charity begins at home. Don't be sorry when … Continue reading The Assertive Rules List
Actions Speak Louder than Words
There are a lot of sayings out there. A lot of them bullshit, but: "Actions Speak Louder than Words" Is the real deal. I worry sometime that I spend far too much time writing about my goals, than actually doing them. But honestly, I love writing plans - I am an advocate for SMART objectives, … Continue reading Actions Speak Louder than Words
How not to be a pushover
In January I set myself the goal to 'Be more assertive'. This was a development on a goal I had originally set called 'Stop looking after my friends so much'. The last few months has been a key few months - for developing the importance of this goal. I have started my new job, but … Continue reading How not to be a pushover
A man with a plan (and aspirations)
I recently started a new job and I set two goals: The first was to "Become comfortable in my new job/make it my own." I mention in this post how I went about achieving that. The second goal was "Develop my skills/knowledge so that I can achieve for promotion." In my reflection this was always going to … Continue reading A man with a plan (and aspirations)
How are you adding value?
With my new job I am getting the benefit of being in an innovative, constantly changing environment. If you just work to be another body, going through the motions earning a paycheck until you either get fired, retire or die. Then you would probably not like it. Personally? I love it. Being given a new opportunity … Continue reading How are you adding value?
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