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Career Coach: To get more women in leadership, we need to grow the pipeline

Joyce E.A. Russell
Aug 14, 2016 7:12 AM - What will it take to get more women into higher levels of business administration? One solution would be to have more women professionally trained in business through education. And yet, progress in business schools has been slow, too.
Career Coach: Don't wait to be asked; take some initiative

Joyce E.A. Russell
Aug 7, 2016 7:13 AM - What do senior executives mean when they say they want employees to show initiative? Career Coach Joyce E. A. Russell asked them and found out.
Career Coach: Being 'PC' is just another way of showing common courtesy

Joyce E.A. Russell
Aug 2, 2016 8:26 AM - How are the definitions of PC and being polite that different? Anything taken to extreme might be problematic, yet what about simply being polite to others?
Career Coach: The difference between business casual and business whatever

Joyce E.A. Russell
Jul 10, 2016 7:14 AM - Many people today still misunderstand the meaning of "business casual." They think this means we can wear gym shoes or flip-flops or comfy pants (e.g., yoga or sweatpants) or beach clothes (strapless tops, ripped shorts, tank tops). This can be a particular problem in the summer when our minds wander elsewhere.
Career Coach: Staying calm under pressure tells a lot about a leader

Joyce E.A. Russell
Jun 19, 2016 7:05 AM - A lot has been mentioned in today's political arena about emotional intelligence and being able to stay calm under pressure. Most of us want a leader with passion and energy to make things happen; but we also want to know that when a crisis comes along, our leader will take decisive action in a calm and professional manner.
Career Coach: Take the day off. It might lead to a better decision.

Joyce E.A. Russell
May 29, 2016 7:13 AM - Too many companies push forward at a hectic pace and make snap judgments on big decisions. In fact, firms often reward managers for making quick, automatic decisions. But sometimes they can get so caught up in the fast pace of business that they do not take the time to pause, reflect, and to consider the bigger picture.
Career Coach: Why you should support the continuing education of your employees

Joyce E.A. Russell
May 22, 2016 7:27 AM - A study by EvoLLution found that 96 percent of employers agreed continuing education improves employees' job performance. Similarly, firms rated as top workplaces often provide training and continual learning opportunities for their employees.
Career Coach: Yes, you still need strong communication skills

Joyce E.A. Russell
May 8, 2016 6:43 AM - One of the most critical communication skills is listening. You have to focus (eye contact, head nodding, asking questions) to really understand what they have to say. Some people don't know how to actually look at another person and give them their undivided attention, yet eye contact and demonstrating that you are truly paying attention to another person is pivotal to helping them feel heard. If you are fiddling with your phone, communication will break down.
Career Coach: Just saying "sticks and stones…" is not enough

Joyce E.A. Russell
Apr 10, 2016 7:38 AM - Remember the children's rhyme, "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words may never hurt me"? It's a saying used to reply to an insult to let someone know that even though they tried to offend you, you won't let their words have an effect on you. Of course, we know that words really do offend people and can have a lasting impact.
Career Coach: How to spot a bully

Joyce E.A. Russell
Apr 3, 2016 7:37 AM - Researchers have documented significant consequences of being bullied at work such as sleeplessness, ulcers, severe mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks, clinical depression, migraine headaches, relapse of previously controlled addictions, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (according to the Workplace Bullying Institute). There are also serious outcomes for employers, including declines in employee morale and productivity, and increased health care costs.

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