In her book, The Portfolio Life, Christina Wallace, a professor at Harvard Business School and a serial entrepreneur, introduces a model for thriving amid the constant disruptions of the 21st century. “In the face of stagnant wages and limited upward trajectories, measuring success only by professional traction isn’t working,” writes Wallace. “So we need a […]
Words Into Works #078 | The Reinvention Roadmap
In her book Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work, bestselling author and journalist Joanne Lipman interviewed researchers, scientists, and hundreds of people who have successfully made career pivots. To her surprise, Lipman found that most career changes follow a similar pattern that can be broken down into four steps, which she calls […]
Words Into Works #076 | The Seven Principles of Fierce Conversations
In her book, Fierce Conversations, Susan Scott introduces the concept of a “fierce” conversation. Scott explains that although the word “fierce” may have negative connotations, it means having robust, intense, and powerful discussions in the context of a conversation. Scott posits the importance of authentic conversations instead of superficial ones, as unreal conversations can be costly […]
Words Into Works #073 | The Five Practices of Impact Players
In her book Impact Players, Liz Wiseman posits that, in every organization, there are “Impact Players” who make a significant contribution individually to an organization but also have an enormously positive effect on the entire team. Like an Impact Player in sports, the superstars in the workplace all have “game.” Impact Players, says Wiseman, are […]
Words Into Works #067 | The 5-Step Conflict Resolution Process
We can’t avoid disagreements with our colleagues. Conflict, after all, is an inevitable part of working together. But we can learn to address disagreements when they arise to prevent them from getting out of control. In her book, Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People, Renee Evenson introduces The 5-Step Conflict Resolution Process to help […]