Statistics show that a lot more of us are beginning to think about moving on – to a new...
Author Archive for: Karen Colligan
So You Think Your Employees Have Nowhere to Go? Think Again!
Karen Colligan, Communication, Leadership, Management, People, employee satisfaction, leadership, people, 0If you’re one of those employers who has been regaling your employees with the refrain: “Just Feel Lucky You...
Individual Styles and High Performing Teams
Karen Colligan, Diversity, People, Performance, Professional and team leadership, Teams, Uncategorized, diversity, people, personality types, professional and team leadership, team, team diversity, 0We all tend to gravitate toward people who are like us. This is true in our friendships, our relationships...
Virtual Team Communication – Pick Up the Phone!
Karen Colligan, Communication, Diversity, People, Professional and team leadership, Teams, Uncategorized, communication, diversity, team, team diversity, virtual teams, 0Most of us have worked on a virtual team at some point in our careers. And we know that...
How to Recognize and Adapt to Your Interviewer’s Style
Karen Colligan, Career, Communication, Interviewing, Job search, Career, communication, elevator pitch, interview, job search, personality types, 0In my last blog – Want to Ace That Interview? Make Time to Prepare! – I gave you some...
Want to Ace that Interview? Make Time to Prepare!
Karen Colligan, Career, Career planning, Interviewing, Job search, Career, elevator pitch, interview, job search, opportunity, 0You’ve done a lot of work to make your resume focused and compelling. You’ve networked. You’ve found what you...
Oh the Places…Navigating Life with the Wisdom of Dr. Seuss
Karen Colligan, Career, Job search, Learning, Uncategorized, Work-life balance, Career, employee satisfaction, fear, life, opportunity, working on a dream, 4One of the topics I frequently speak about is how to define and achieve the career (and life!) you...
4 Tips for Communicating Effectively to Improve Your Results
Karen Colligan, Communication, Diversity, Learning, People, Uncategorized, communication, personality types, 0According to Harvard Business Review, 87% of business issues are due to the lack of interpersonal communication skills, and...
As this year draws to a close, many of us will breathe a collective sigh of relief and whisper...
The Leadership Looking Glass – What Mask Are You Wearing Today?
Karen Colligan, Communication, Leadership, Management, People, Professional and team leadership, Teams, employee satisfaction, fear, leadership, people, team | Leave a Comment », 0As leaders, we often get so caught up in our day-to-day responsibilities that we forget to think about how...
How Would YOU Say It in Only Six Words?
Karen Colligan, Communication, Leadership, Learning, Management, Professional and team leadership, communication, elevator pitch, leadership, professional and team leadership, 0What are the chances you can convey your message in 6 words? Impossible, you say… A few years ago...
Career Stalled? Spiff Up Your Skills!
Karen Colligan, Career, Career planning, Job search, Performance, The Get Real Guide to Your Career, Career, Get Real Guide to Your Career, job search, personal development plan, skill set, 0This whether you are currently employed or among the many who are “between opportunities,” keeping your skills and knowledge...