by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Managing Professional Relationships
Our ego is there to protect us, both physically and mentally, but it can get in the way from building relationships, moving projects forward, and serving in the best interest of our team. In situations where we might be uncomfortable, our ego steps in to serve as a...
by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Leveraging Your Strengths, Managing Professional Relationships
While diversity and inclusion programs, initiatives, and recruiting efforts may be on hold due to COVID-19, the overall company vision should not be. Even while working remotely, employees want to work for places where inclusion is a priority and they are part of the...
by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Managing Professional Relationships
As we’re facing very uncertain times it is normal to be anxious and feel unsettled. In fact, humans thrive on routine and familiarity and without it, it is even more difficult to stay emotionally healthy. Right now, many of us are trying to find a new...
by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Leveraging Your Strengths, Managing Professional Relationships
Simple Coffee Chat Topics to Put You at Ease Coffee chats can be scary and not knowing what to talk about can be even worse. On your next coffee chat, try: Sharing a little about yourself: Do you have pets? Kids? Did you a vacation lately? Find ways to help them:...
by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Leveraging Your Strengths, Managing Professional Relationships
Millennials are interested in becoming organizational leaders, but sometimes get a bad reputation and labeled “entitled” for their eagerness to climb the ladder early on in their careers. Being newer in the workforce, it can be hard to determine what managers are...
by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Leveraging Your Strengths, Managing Professional Relationships, Productivity and Time Management
By: Chantel Soumis and Alissa Carpenter It’s no secret that we need to focus on creating more inclusive environments for our diverse workforces. Feeling valued and heard is one of the key indicators of whether or not an employee is engaged. With that said, it...
