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02/2022 War in Ukraine and Young Generations: Cross-Generational Conversation to Cope
We watched a war begin horrifyingly in real time - the shocking news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine took over the news and brought to my mind the enormous impact that war could potentially have on the youngest generations. I explore my thoughts here.
01/2022 Curiosity: How to Grow the Skill of Asking Good Questions
I have long maintained that you can’t be a proficient networker or business developer without a strong sense of curiosity, especially about people.And that requires knowing how to ask good open-ended questions. Read on for tips.
https://youcantgoogleit.com/blog/2022/curiosity-how-to-grow-the-skill-of-asking-good-questions
12/2021 MY 2021-22 HOLIDAY WISH
11/2021 Let’s Resolve to Make the Spirit of Thanksgiving Reverberate!
No doubt we are still in quite a different time and place from pre-pandemic this year! But in many ways, we are living “a big experiment. Nevertheless, with intention, we can make the spirit of Thanksgiving reverberate!Join me in keeping the good feelings of a healthy and meaningful, and yes, happy Thanksgiving Day.
https://youcantgoogleit.com/blog/2021/lets-resolve-to-make-the-spirit-of-thanksgiving-reverberate
10/2021 What will you be remembered for? Create & Achieve Your #LegacyAtWork
Why do people need a work legacy? We hear a lot about the desire for purpose, meaningful work, fulfillment, motivation, to be their best, confidence, relevance, achieve their ambition or passion, continuing to grow, and connection to other people. Having a work legacy is linked to all these things. Perhaps it would be useful to articulate to you my own legacy at work vision to encourage you along your work legacy journey.
09/2021 The Battle to Keep Talent Will Outlast the War to Hire Talent
The battle to keep the desired talent is perennial. It needs to be part of the recruiting strategy and the highest priority. That’s a significant part of what DEI is about. Right now we are hearing and reading a lot about “the great resignation,” workers’ choice, not all that long after a huge spike in unemployment. How should both employers and workers at any level think about this and prepare to anticipate for the best outcomes?
https://youcantgoogleit.com/blog/2021/the-battle-to-keep-talent-will-outlast-the-war-to-hire-talent
08/2021 Winning the DEI & Belonging Challenges (Part Two)
To achieve true inclusion and a sense of belonging, busy professionals and knowledge workers need to integrate cross-generational connection and cross-cultural engagement seamlessly into everyday behaviors and 0activities. This article ties wellness into the belonging concept and suggests actions that both individuals and leaders can take.
https://youcantgoogleit.com/blog/2021/winning-the-dei-amp-belonging-challenges-part-two
07/2021 Blast the Castes: Winning the DEI & Belonging Challenges [Part One]
Added to DEI is now a B: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging. Inclusion is necessary, but not sufficient. There is a movement toward respect and universal inclusion for all personnel, not just practicing professionals. The purpose is to address all diversity issues on the staff side as well as professional side, including the demeaning but common language. It should be adopted by all professions.