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Navigating Career Insecurity in Times of Uncertainty
A version of this article has also been published in my column at the Globe and Mail. See here for more. Are you worried about your job security? In the past few months there has been a severely amplified threat of disruption. The trade war prompted by President...
Trouble With a New Boss? Learn to Manage Up!
A version of this article was first published at the Globe and Mail Careers section. See my Globe columns here. And a VIDEO: Bad Boss? Learn to Manage Up! Having a tough time adjusting to a new boss? Too much micromanaging? Not getting enough guidance? Feeling...
Eileen Chadnick Wins ICF Prism Award for “The Coach Approach” with Ontario Library Service
Update (July 25): I got together with Anne Marie Madziak recently for a zoom coffee chat. We had a chance to share a little more about the "Coach Approach" program that garnered OLS and me a Prism Award. You can tune in here. But get yourself a coffee/tea first:)...
Career Inspiration: And the Oscar Goes to….
This article was first published in my column at the Globe and Mail And the Oscar goes to.... I love movies and always watch the big award galas, which culminated in March with the Academy Awards. I found many of this year’s winners to be especially inspiring. Their...
What a “We” Leader Sounds Like
This article was first published in my Globe and Mail column. “Sam” is a high potential, emerging leader. He’s doing well on many fronts, but he recently received feedback that he needs to take a more “we-centric” approach. He’s been told that he often speaks with an...
My Word and Mantra for 2023: Right Now.
Did you come up with your word (or mantra) yet for 2023? I have to confess, as I approached the halfway mark of January in this brand new year, I still hadn't yet found my word. Ironic eh? Afterall, I'm the one who has been publishing (for 11 years) an annual list of...
12 Reflection Questions to Complete 2022 and Get Ready for 2023
T'is the season to reflect! Ready to dive into this year's "12 Reflection Questions" to complete your year and get ready for the year ahead? The Globe and Mail has previously published a version of this article (click here) And now you can also scroll down and get...
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