Professional Development Blog
“Openness to learning and growing is partially achieved in how you deliver feedback in the moment, and partially in what you have done the days, weeks, and months prior to that moment.”
— Kristen B. Hubler | One on One 101
5 Lessons I Learned From a Mass Layoff
The threat of recession is upon us and the number of layoff announcements across LinkedIn are growing. While I hope for the best, I wanted to share a few things I learned from my experience that might help prepare others. These are things that I wish I had done and will make sure I do going forward. I never imagined I would ever be let go, but here we are. If you are in the same boat, I am sorry you experienced this and know that this is not your fault. We may not be able to change what happens to us, but we can at least learn from it.
The Big Burnout Misunderstanding
5 Things I Had Wrong About Burnout and What I Learned to Combat it
So I don't know if you've noticed, but it seems like there is a lot of turn around happening. And yes, that was a little sarcastic, because it's impossible not to notice. All across LinkedIn I can see announcements of new positions, good-byes to old positions, and more We're Hiring posts in the last few months than I've seen in the last few years combined.
You Can’t Be Extraordinary Without Giving Extra
In Malcolm Gladwell's bestseller, Outliers, he shares numerous stories of exceptional people - think geniuses, The Beatles, and the guy who wrote the code for most computer operating systems - all who were fortunate enough to have something that most people don't have: time.
How do I know when it’s time to quit?
I’m 32 and about to change careers. Or I suppose I'm going back to the career that I originally was on before my life took a side step. What’s strange is that just a few weeks ago I would have told you I was happy. I think I had gotten pretty good at convincing myself I was. All the signs and red flags that showed me my position was turning into something different were missed or explained away by my need to succeed in whatever I do. Admitting to myself that I can’t do this position anymore feels like a failure, and I hate failing.