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Tuning in to a Tuned-Out Teen

12/23/2024

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Has your son or daughter become more monosyllabic as the teenage years set in, and far more interested in their phone than you? Good news: You can still break through with these 4 actions.

As Cara Natterson, a Los Angeles pediatrician and co-author of This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained told The New York Times, there are various ways to break through to teens:

  • Limit your lectures: A monologue from you sounds like, “Blah, blah, blah.” Make sure you are actively listening, and model what it looks like to pay attention.
  • Get curious if asked a question: Often a sudden question arises from something your teen saw, read, or heard. If it catches you off guard, calmly ask then to tell you more. Then answer, and keep it short. Let them process it; they can ask more later.  
  • Stay in conversation: Just because you broach a touchy subject doesn't mean you can cross it off your list. Aim for a series of short conversations.
  • Don't give TMI about your own teenage years: Sharing too much Information (TMI) can be cringe-inducing. And whatever you do, if they are having a drama or trauma, don’t tell them they will “laugh  about it one day.”

When is the last time you had a good talk with your teenaged child, and how did you manage it? To join the conversation, click on "comments" below. We hope this blog can be helpful to you over the holidays!

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Did Your Job Interview Thud?

12/16/2024

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If your job interview felt more like a dud than a win, don’t panic until you try these 4 moves…

Writing in Forbes, contributor Caroline Ceniza-Levine notes there are important criteria in deciding who moves on to callback interviews and the ultimate job offer. These include specific accomplishments that match the job description, your fit into the company culture, and your ideas about what you would bring to the role.  

Meanwhile, here’s what you can do while you wait:
  • Send a thank you note to the interviewer detailing your enthusiasm and fit for the job, and follow up with the recruiter. 
  • Continue to look for additional people within the company to advance your application or open doors to other opportunities.
  • Remember that multiple stakeholders typically contribute to the final hiring decision…not just the interviewer.
  • Prepare for future interviews by practicing eye contact (even virtually!) and rehearsing for frequently-asked interview questions like “Tell me about yourself.”

Did you ever feel pessimistic after an interview only to get the job after all? To join the conversation, click on "comments" below.

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Never Say These Words!

12/9/2024

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Certain phrases make conflict worse. So why do we keep saying them?

Writing in The New York Times, Jancee Dunn has curated some of the top contenders for phrases that ignite conflict.

  • “You always…” and “You never…” These generalizations fail to acknowledge any effort the other person has made, and they are easily refuted.
  • “Yes, but…” This deflection invalidates everything that comes before the word ‘but’ and so any possible agreement is lost.
  • “You're overreacting…” No one gets to decide what is an appropriate emotional reaction for someone else, and so it adds fuel to the conflict.
  • “Calm down…” This can be interpreted as "You’re out of control" and usually has the opposite effect.
  • “It’s not that big of a deal…” It’s belittling to say a person’s concerns are not serious or important. 

Is there a phrase that triggers you? What wording would be better? To join the conversation, click on "comments" on below.

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3 Ways To Tell Your Boss That You're Not Engaged

12/2/2024

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Many employees are not engaged at work, but their leaders are often unaware. So what should you do if you know your talents, expertise and interests are being under-utilized?

Writing in the Harvard Business Review, organizational psychologist Lewis Garrad and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Chief Innovation Officer at Manpower Group, offer 3 ways to communicate your dissatisfaction to your boss:

  • “I need your help to reach my full potential”: This highlights that your typical performance, good as it might be, is not your optimal performance. It suggests the best is yet to come. 
  • “Can you help me find a new challenge?”: This captures the importance of learning as a driver of engagement. It shows you do not want to do only what is easy.
  • “I’m not sure this role is a good fit”:  People do best in roles that align with their abilities and values.  This shows you are self-aware enough to want to maximize your contribution.

Have you ever been disengaged enough at work to request help from your boss? What was the result? To join the conversation, click on "comments" below.

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