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Caution: Leadless Leadership Ahead

11/3/2015

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Have you ever had a 'What the ...?!?' moment at work with those in a leadership role? For example, it just feels like they have no clue. I call that "Leadless Leadership'.

What is Leadless Leadership? Leadership that advances an agenda at their subordinate’s expense.
These leaders don’t understand the current workplace and don’t try to learn more or gain a broader understanding of their position.

My Masters in Organizational Leadership has taught me to always watch the leader. In the past I have watched leaders advance their agenda at the expense of others. They allowed other leaders from different departments to dictate what they should or should not do. At no time did the leader feel empowered to make its own decisions. Instead, they often failed to protect their staff that has performed for them time and time again.

If this resonates with you and this is your reality, here are a few things you can do:
  • Assess whether you are celebrated or tolerated. For too long I stayed with a company that did not appreciate what I had accomplished. Don’t waste time.
  • Realize your current situation and make a conscious decision to remain focused. Understand what is required and do that. Only focus on what you can change.
  • Set a goal. Whether time or project, know when you will move on. Pressure and challenge can take you to the next level. Make sure that once the project is completed or the goal is met, you begin networking for your next endeavor.
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Often times, knowing how you will handle a leadless leader make the situation bearable. You don’t have to sit there and take it. Having a strategy is crucial in your professional development. My advice to you is, don’t just exist and not take responsibility for your career. You are in control and empowered. Feel empowered to work your Moxie!
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Discover Your Talent Interview: Embrace the Moxie Within–Lori Robinson Talks Having No Apologies for Nurturing Big Dreams

10/6/2015

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I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Don Hutcheson of Discover Your Talent podcast. I have to say, this was probably one of the best interviews I've had. Thank you for allowing me to share my talent and my passion for helping people through Corporate Moxie!

Here are some highlights:

How Did You Start Using Your Talents?

Lori has a clear memory from age three. “I saw a picture in a magazine and said, "I want to be a business woman." After college, she started at the bottom as a Human Resources assistant. Bumps, bruises, promotions and a master’s degree later, she founded Corporate Moxie on her own.





The Most Impactful Turning Point?
The sudden passing of her mother when Lori was 35 brought the realization, “You’ve been pushing and pushing. You have to put some living in your life!” She earned a master’s in organizational leadership because she’d seen it was a missing element in the corporate world. “After that, everything changed.”





The Most Powerful Lesson Learned? Click to read the rest.


Take a listen below. 
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How To Leave A Job Like A Rock Star

9/7/2015

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Let’s face it’s never easy leaving the comforts of a job that you have had for many many many years. When you start feeling out of sorts and uncomfortable, you have to pay close attention to those feelings. Your comfort zone is no longer comfortable for you and you have to start weighing the pros and cons of why you are the still there.

Remember, no one is responsible for your peace of mind or your happiness. Whatever your reason for leaving make sure you are happy and that you are ready. Others will try and interject themselves in your decision because they are narrow minded and have no idea it is not about them. News flash, just because someone leaves does not mean they are not happy with the company, it simple means they are moving on.

Saying all that, here are a few steps to take when you have decided that sometime soon you will be exiting your current situation.

  • Begin to groom your replacement. Make sure that you are allowing them to get involved in major projects to ensure they can handle the next level of responsibility.
  • Delegate, delegate, delegate. This is important because the show must go on after you leave.
  • Declutter your computer. Remove all the non-sense and transfer all important personal documents or spreadsheets to a flash drive.
  • Declutter your workspace, so that you can leave with one box.
  • Always give a 2 week notice and work through the notice - meaning don't call in sick or stop showing up.
  • Make sure you take the time to personally respond to all well-wishers and trade personal contact information with those co-workers you wish to continue to network with.

If you take these steps, you should set yourself up for respect as you leave. That’s what it is all about. We have all had that dream where we get everyone told off and leave with a digit in the air and wheels spinning out of the parking lot. Listen, if you want to discuss concerns and issues about the organization, request an exit interview. Word to the wise, come in with your concerns written out so that you don’t ramble and come off as just another disgruntled worker.

Sometimes you are not offered a platform to share concerns and leadership strategically tries to get you out with as little hoopla as possible. That’s okay because you are going to a bigger better opportunity. You are a Rock Star and by you leaving with class and dignity, you are already showing them what they will be missing. Go Moxie!

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5 Reasons You Won’t Get Rehired

8/3/2015

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So, you are unhappy in your current job. You do all your research and find a great opportunity with the perfect position. You ask around and get great feedback regarding the company and the position. Then you weigh the pros and cons of staying versus leaving for the new opportunity and decide it will be better for you to go. So, you turn in your 2 week notice and look forward to your new position. As your time winds down you start to have some doubts and think, “I can always come back, right?” Wrong. There are no guarantees.

Just because you and your boss remain Facebook friends and most of the office LinkedIn with you, does not mean you can return. Most companies will not rehire employees as a general policy. As surprising as it may be, you resigned and that changes things. If you find that you have jumped from the frying pan into the fire, here are 5 things your previous employer is thinking:

  1. A resignation is a form of rejection. Something made you leave and whether you told your previous employer the truth regarding your resignation or not, you have rejected them. If you left during a time where they needed you most, they will never overlook this fact  but they will wish you the best in your continued job search.
  2. They know you are not happy with your new employer and don’t want sloppy thirds. You left basically saying the other company was better than theirs. Whether it was more money, a corner office, better benefits, or whatever, they know that you were not happy with them. Even worse, they now know your are not happy with your new employer and deep down they feel vindicated. They will wish you the best, but draw the conclusion that no employer will make you happy.
  3. You were not as valuable as you thought you were. This happens all the time. You felt you put your time in and contributed as much as the next person; therefore, you were vital to your department. If you did not make yourself standout and receive commendations for your work, you most likely will not be considered for rehire.
  4. You were formally disciplined for your performance or your behavior. Whether you were constantly tardy, absent, or just were not good at your job and it rose to the level of documentation, then you will not be considered for rehire. Behaviors and poor performance will preclude you from returning to that organization. This should be obvious, but just in case it’s not; don’t even think about returning.
  5. You bad mouthed the organization. Social media has ruined careers and also has prevented people from being rehired as well. Don’t shake everyone’s hand and shed a few tears at your going away party only to get on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and defame the organization. Taking pictures as you leave with vulgar captions will always go viral to some degree. Most likely someone you work with is on your Facebook and will tell someone from your department the horrible things you said about them. If you have done this, don’t embarrass yourself by asking for your job back.

All in all, you made a decision that did not quite work out. In life it’s better to go forward than backward. In Moxie terms, own your decision, grow from your mistakes, and realize most things happen for a reason.

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