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Barbara Fulmer
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Nov 1, 2022
Have You Become A Zombie?
I'm amused and saddened when I hear the phrase TGIF and see others' relief that it is finally Friday. Was this week that bad? Are you...
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Oct 27, 2022
What Makes You Come Alive?
What makes you come alive? Ask yourself that question when you find your self searching for career satisfaction. As author Gary Zukav...
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Oct 25, 2022
Something's coming, something good!
These lyrics from Stephen Sondheim, the incredible composer of West Side Story, are a declaration of optimism. If you are working in a...
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Oct 4, 2022
Everybody's Got Something Going On!
It’s not always obvious why a friend or co-worker responds harshly or shows less patience than usual. That’s your cue to be more patient....
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Oct 4, 2022
"But my intentions were good!"
Who cares? Intentions are worthless without action. Action is misguided without awareness. And awareness is vital to developing and...
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Oct 2, 2022
TOP TEN AVOIDABLE CAREER MISTAKES
We all make mistakes. Yes, even you. The trick is to not make the same mistake twice. Mistakes are teachable moments. It's impossible to...
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Aug 9, 2022
Logic Can Only Get You So Far
If you are stuck on a project, in a negotiation or where you are in your career, you’re stuck for a reason, like maybe: - you can’t get...
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Aug 4, 2022
Never Stop Learning ... said my dog
Last night, I finally took some time to sit on my patio, enjoy a glass of wine and read. When I am feeling a bit untethered or just need...
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Aug 2, 2022
I'll Never Get That Job
I'll never get that job! If that's what you believe, that's what you'll get. Before you put the brakes on all the good stuff you deserve...
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Jul 29, 2022
DOs and DON'Ts For Managing Underperformers
An underperforming employee can stir up emotions that can have you feeling frustrated, disappointed and even angry. Before addressing...
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Jul 21, 2022
Underperformers can be saved
The key is understanding why they are not performing up to the level of expectation and then recognizing if they actually want to be...
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Jul 5, 2022
Prepare for the unexpected!
If you are following a career PLAN that is unsatisfying, it's time to shift that linear and often stringent plan to a career PATH. Career...
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Jun 28, 2022
WAKE UP!!! Don't become a work zombie.
How do you know when you are no longer consciously aware in your world of work? It's simple, you show up, do just enough and then it's...
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Jun 21, 2022
What do you do with underperformers?
If you are a supervisor, manager or above, you have likely dealt with this problem before. But how do you identify a true underperformer?...
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May 31, 2022
How to address underperformers
Underperformers can disrupt an otherwise productive workplace. Addressing underperformers sooner than later is the key. As a leader, you...
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May 24, 2022
Have trouble identifying your underperformers? Try this.
Read the following definitions of an underperformer and see whose name(s) pop into your head or who these remind you of. Wiktionary:...
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May 10, 2022
What causes an employee to become an underperformer?
What causes an employee to become an underperformer? Underperforming employees can not only undermine their team’s performance but can...
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May 8, 2022
What is blocking your path?
Life presents us with obstacles in our path every day. Because my work is focused on underperformers, all my obstacles seem to be...
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