One of the biggest regrets is feeling that we "woulda, coulda, shoulda": I woulda taken that promotion...if only I hadn't been afraid. I coulda succeeded at my dream job...if only I had managed my time better. I shoulda changed careers...if only I had known what I wanted. The regret (and guilt) associated with thoughts of … Continue reading One thing is sure…we have to do something
Category: Change
We Are The Stuff on Which Our Minds Are Set
Throughout the ages, sages have advised us to monitor our thoughts -- because they determine what we do and how we respond, which in turn determines the life that we experience. So, what are YOU thinking about today? Dr. Geri Puleo, SPHR, is the President and CEO of Change Management Solutions, Inc., an eLearning and … Continue reading We Are The Stuff on Which Our Minds Are Set
The Long-Term Begins NOW
Dr. Geri Puleo, SPHR, is the President and CEO of Change Management Solutions, Inc., an eLearning and Coaching company focused on eradicating workplace burnout through the B-DOC Model. An entrepreneur for over 25 years, keynote speaker, author, blogger, business coach, university professor, and researcher, you can see her “in action” by watching her TEDx Talk … Continue reading The Long-Term Begins NOW
What Did You Say? How Poor Communication Leads to Burnout [VIDEO]
https://youtu.be/JyrCF28kaRQ This is video #2 in my 10-part series focusing on the 10 ways that organizations burn out employees. I'll discuss how poor organizational communication leads to employee burnout plus provide tips on effectively sending and receiving messages. Dr. Geri Puleo, SPHR, is the President and CEO of Change Management Solutions, Inc., an eLearning and … Continue reading What Did You Say? How Poor Communication Leads to Burnout [VIDEO]
Where Are We Going? How a Lack of Vision or Direction Creates Employee Burnout [Video]
This is video #1 in a 10-part series focusing on the 10 ways that organizations burn out employees. I'll discuss how the lack of an organizational vision or direction leads to employee burnout plus provides tips on creating a compelling organizational vision and establishing the path to achieve it. Dr. Geri Puleo, SPHR, is the … Continue reading Where Are We Going? How a Lack of Vision or Direction Creates Employee Burnout [Video]
5 Myths About Organizational Change
There are few words that are as dreaded by employees as “organizational change.” But is the fear justified – or is it the result of some all too common misperceptions by change leaders? Based on my research and practice, I’ve identified five common myths about organizational change: what it is, why it often fails, and … Continue reading 5 Myths About Organizational Change
Is Your Resume Scan-Friendly? 12 Things You SHOULDN’T Do
OUCH: 75% of online job applicants are rejected by the employer's Applicant Tracking System (ATS)! Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) have revolutionized the hiring process. Because they can check for person-job fit much more quickly than a human scan, ATS are used by over 90% of large companies and 50% of mid-sized companies. So, just about any … Continue reading Is Your Resume Scan-Friendly? 12 Things You SHOULDN’T Do
Listen to the Naysayers: How Resistors Can Actually HELP During Organizational Change
Change resistance. It’s the bane of change leaders’ existence…but should it be? Could change resistance actually be a BLESSING?! And if you are the target of an organizational change initiative, should you keep your doubts and concerns to yourself? These are some of the fundamental challenges facing change leaders and change targets when an organization … Continue reading Listen to the Naysayers: How Resistors Can Actually HELP During Organizational Change
Is Burnout a Form of PTSD? How These Similarities Can Affect Business
Based on my research that is the basis of the Burnout During Organizational Change Model (B-DOC), this article explores the many similarities between burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Paradigm Shifter #1 – Trust your gut
I’ve observed that many of us rely almost exclusively on quantitative evidence, while ignoring or even disparaging our more subjective qualitative insights. Is this indulgence in data-driven, linear analysis due to our fear of the unknown? Are we so driven by “hard” data that we are blocking the “soft” insights available only through our gut … Continue reading Paradigm Shifter #1 – Trust your gut