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- How to Become More Included at the Office |Dodging Landmines
- If you feel like you're being excluded, trust your gut. You probably are. Starla Sireno, executive coach at Fearlessness Inc., suggests trying to pinpoint a specific time when this feeling began. To get back on track, she says, it's important to consider the "intangibles of success" and...
- Videos 2009-01-28
- Cutting Bonuses |Dodging Landmines
- Bonuses often go out the door during downturns. Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, Executive Coach at Elevati Inc., suggests changing the focus from business goals to building deeper relationships with your team; offering support and communicating as much as possible.
- Videos 2008-12-19
- Answering Questions about the Downturn |Dodging Landmines
- Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, suggests you sit down with a piece of paper and divide it into 3 types of information: things you know, things you don't know, and things you're not allowed to talk about yet. This way you can anticipate questions and prepare answers.
- Videos 2009-01-12
- Announcing a Change in Direction |Dodging Landmines
- Have you been giving the task of announcing a sudden change in direction to the rest of the company? Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, urges you to gather as much information about the rationale behind the decision before making your announcement. This enables you to provide up to date...
- Videos 2009-03-02
- Admitting you're out of the loop |Dodging Landmines
- When an employee comes to you with information or speculation that you're not clued into, what do you do? Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says you have 3 choices: lie, blame management, or tell the employee you'll get back to them— the last, he says, is your best option....
- Videos 2009-02-12
- Admitting You Don't Have All the Answers |Dodging Landmines
- If your team is asking you questions about the downturn you don't have answers to, don't get defensive. No one is expected to know everything. Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says that if you gather as much information as you can about your company's future and then have open...
- Videos 2009-01-22
- Standing Out in Uncertain Times |Dodging Landmines
- With layoffs happening all over, many people become nervous about impressing upper management. Follow these tips from Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, Executive Coach at Elevati Inc., to show your boss and clients that you are indispensable to their success.
- Videos 2009-02-20
- Asking for Undisclosed Information |Dodging Landmines
- When there is something going on behind closed doors at your company, Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says that it is perfectly acceptable to ask for more information but only if it is your intention to offer help. Under these circumstances the best approach is to find a...
- Videos 2009-04-06
- Facing a Job Search |Dodging Landmines
- Looking for a new job during a downturn can be especially daunting. By first identifying your top talents and hot button issues, Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, Executive Coach at Elevati Inc., says you're ready to initiate a conversation with someone in your network and garner a positive result.
- Videos 2009-01-28
- Asking a Coworker to Tone Down Their Perfume |Dodging Landmines
- Asking someone something personal, like wearing less perfume, is a delicate situation. By framing it as a favor, the person may be more likely to comply. If they chose not to, Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says you have to decide if the issue is important enough to...
- Videos 2009-06-29
- Getting Straight Answers from your Boss |Dodging Landmines
- Don't walk out of your boss's office in frustration when you can't get answers. Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says you have to take charge on your own. Give your manager a detailed outline of what you'll be doing for a project and let them know when you'll...
- Videos 2009-05-11
- Confronting a Manager who Undercuts your Authority |Dodging Landmines
- Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says to approach your manager in private with a specific incident and then turn the conversation into a discussion about how decision-making should work around the office. Although your manager has the ability to fire you, if you let the behavior turn into a...
- Videos 2009-05-04
- My Coworker Takes Credit for My Ideas |Dodging Landmines
- Work is more collaborative than ever. As a result, receiving credit for ideas has become both political and tricky. Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, suggests not getting caught up in a line by line scorecard. Contribute, do a great job, and make sure your work is...
- Videos 2009-04-27
- Apologizing After a Fight with your Manager |Dodging Landmines
- If you said things to your boss you regret, don't ignore it and let emotions fester. Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, suggests you apologize immediately. Keep the apology separate from the issue you argued about, which may be something that still needs to be resolved. You can have that...
- Videos 2009-04-20
- How to Promote Yourself Without Being Obnoxious | Dodging Landmines
- Self-promotion does not come naturally to many people, especially those who are shy. But during times of economic uncertainty and job cuts, you might need to promote yourself and your work to stay employed. Learn how to celebrate your successes with integrity.
- Videos 2009-08-04
- Transitioning into a New leadership Role |Dodging Landmines
- Sometimes people can be promoted to positions they weren't ready for, and didn't necessarily even want. Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, Executive Coach at Elevati Inc., says rather than doing all the work yourself, focus on building trust with your team members to improve your chances of success.
- Videos 2009-01-20
- Motivating Your Team after Layoffs |Dodging Landmines
- Layoffs can leave the surviving members of your team feeling unmotivated and afraid. Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, Executive Coach at Elevati Inc., suggests having an informal meeting to discuss the things employees are personally concerned about aside from the business. If you approach the meeting with a positive mindset, you can...
- Videos 2009-02-04
- How to Get Promoted |Dodging Landmines
- If you keep getting passed up for promotions no matter how hard you work, take a look at your managerial skills. Are they nonexistent? Starla Sireno, executive coach at Fearlessness Inc., urges you to sit down with your manager and really listen—don't get defensive! Ask what you can do, what...
- Videos 2009-05-18
- How to Fit In at a New Company |Dodging Landmines
- "Don't come in swinging!" suggests Starla Sireno, executive coach at Fearlessness Inc. Instead, start by asking questions and observing. Look to the top level executives for clues about the corporate culture. Are they very informal, or do things seem more rigid? Be especially careful when changing industries. Everything,...
- Videos 2009-05-26
- How to stand out amongst smart coworkers| Dodging Landmines
- Remember why you were hired — for your abilities and skills. Starla Sireno, executive coach at Fearlessness Inc., suggests you find your USP, your Unique Selling Point, and find a project that highlights it. If you can't find one—create it!
- Videos 2008-12-04
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