Sunshine and Rainbows (At Work)
Saturday was one of those idyllic weather days. Blue skies, chirping birds, animated pedestrians. One of those days that is all sunshine. One of those days that’s like Ellie. Ellie loves people. She’s outgoing and upbeat. A textbook extrovert with aspirations to become an executive, she was thrilled when her boss asked her to Read more
Thriving in 2018: Ask For And Grow From Feedback
Despite the credence of 360 reviews and the value generally ascribed to leaders who ask for, accept, and grow from feedback, many of us unconsciously avoid or consciously steer clear from soliciting new perspectives. Sure, hearing how others experience you can feel uncomfortable—but it also provides invaluable opportunities to learn and grow. How to Ask Read more
Thriving in 2018: Give the Gift of Feedback
It’s feedback season in COMM-253 at RIT. And every student in the professional communication class is giving and receiving. This is my favorite time of the semester. Seeing honest praise and constructive criticism circulated thoughtfully makes me feel like the facilitator of a gift exchange. While I too am contributing thoughts and impressions, I am the Read more
