by Karen Watai | Jul 11, 2018
Have you ever been surprised by what you heard in your annual performance review? If you have, chances are that you’re not getting real-time feedback on a consistent basis. Do you believe it’s your manager’s job to tell you how you’re doing? If you do, then you’re...
by Karen Watai | Jul 3, 2018
On the 4th of July, we celebrate the day that the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. We carve time out to enjoy picnics, family gatherings, and fireworks. We take a break from work and allow ourselves to enjoy the moment. And yet,...
by Karen Watai | Jun 27, 2018
Do you ever wonder whether the career you’re pursuing is worth the price you’re paying in your personal life? When you have to choose between spending hours at work, spending time with your friends and family, or engaging in activities you care about, like...
by Karen Watai | Jun 20, 2018
Have you ever thought to yourself: “I hate my job – I have to get out of here”? In that moment, you were most likely experiencing negative emotions – perhaps anger, frustration, helplessness, or disappointment. Unless managed, your mood may push you to...
by Karen Watai | Jun 11, 2018
Do you recognize a career-enhancing opportunity when it comes your way? Sometimes they come in a neatly gift-wrapped package with a note on top that says, “Do this well and you’ll be a shoe-in for promotion.” At other times they show up disguised as a seemingly...
by Karen Watai | Jun 5, 2018
Have you ever been told that you needed to work on your executive presence? What did you think that meant? Did you assume that meant you needed to look and sound more like the leaders in your organization? Or that you needed to improve your public speaking skills, or...
by Karen Watai | May 30, 2018
How strategic are you about building your relationships? Are you reactive and only responding to those who reach out to you, or are you proactively reaching out to others? Having strong, broad, and diverse relationships not only helps you learn and develop in your...
by Karen Watai | May 29, 2018
Very happy to have my article published in Diversity Best Practices’ weekly newsletter Diversity in the News. The article describes why targeted leadership development programs are important and includes guidelines for developing an effective program. You can read the...
by Karen Watai | May 23, 2018
When someone asks you about your goals, do you immediately think about the long term – 10, 20, or even 30 years from now? Or do your thoughts promptly go to what you are trying to accomplish in the short term – this month, or this year? Either approach can...
by Karen Watai | May 16, 2018
What are your strengths? What sets you apart? What is it that you can do better, faster or more easily than other people? Is it your ability to motivate a team? Your knack for seeing solutions and possibilities? Your skill with a program or type of analysis? Is there...
