by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Jun 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
For most people, it’s natural to reach out to people close to us when we’re struggling at work. We seek out opinions and ideas from our friends or partners. Today we’ll look at why that’s not the best option for getting the career help you...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the most destructive patterns in organizations are the ever-popular blame games. Teams that play them waste a lot of time and energy. Systems thinking moves you out of blame games and into creativity, innovation and problem-solving. Let’s look at how to...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Strategy guru Michael Porter says the essence of strategy is deciding what you won’t do. This is one of the core principles I teach my clients. They learn to focus on their priorities and to gracefully say “no” to other things, so that they can reach their goals...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
My client Jennifer Dean shares how she built the confidence and clarity that helped her become a more effective leader. As Dean of University Libraries and Instructional Technology, she had a lot to juggle, even before the pandemic. Through our work together,...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Apr 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
So many people I talk to these days are losing sleep over their careers. Some feel like their job isn’t a good fit any more. Others are wanting promotions that they aren’t getting. Still others have gotten promoted, but feel like they’re in over...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Apr 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
I talk to so many people who feel stuck in their careers. They’re not getting promoted. They feel like their current company isn’t a good fit. They know they’re meant for more. When I ask them, “What have you tried so far?” the majority...
