by Jane Perdue | Be your best you
Each month without fail over the last several years, I had volunteered for this group. So seeing a new monthly schedule that didn’t contain my name was a surprise.
In rapid succession, surprise was replaced with anger (how dare they!), then doubt (don’t they want my help anymore?), followed by reflectiveness (is there a message buried somewhere in here?), and finally, curiosity (what’s going on?).
Years ago depending on where I was in my personal development, I would have gotten stuck somewhere in that chain. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Leadership
Conflict is a given in most organizations. In families and relationships, too.
Each of us sees the world through the unique lens of our needs, interests, and concerns.
Depending on our level of tolerance, that diversity of thought, opinion, and perspective can be a powerful tool for innovation, inclusion, and results.
Or it can be a powerful downward drag on productivity and engagement. Research shows that a manager spends between 24 and 60 percent of his or her time dealing with the effects of conflict. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Women
Like a spreading case of the measles, the eight women seated together at the conference shared an inventory of what was wrong with them.
I’m bad at pushing back.
I can’t say no.
I cry at work.
I’m a bad public speaker.
I’m not confident.
I have anger management issues.
The flood of self-disclosures came in response to the request to introduce yourself to your table mates and share something about yourself. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Be your best you
A recruiter friend shared an instructive story about the power of self-awareness and how it plays into our leadership abilities.
A candidate called the recruiter and asked to change the location of their interview. She wanted to meet downtown at the library. She said she had a business meeting earlier in the morning and that this location would be more convenient since it was only a few blocks away.
The recruiter agreed to the new location. She adjusted her schedule because the new location meant she had to add an hour to her commute time.
It’s the day of the interview. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Stereotypes
I was raised to be kind.
Kindness is a value I cherish and thank my parents for instilling in me. It’s heart-warming to see someone blossom when they’re treated with kindness.
I love it when people are kind to me and work to return the kindness. My orientation to reciprocatey was challenged during my time in corporate America. (more…)
