Part of the Pack
For those of you who know me personally I am a huge dog lover. We have two boxers (the boys) and we are their pack. I also feel this way about my family, friends, and even many of my colleagues. They are my pack and I accept and would do almost anything for them. I know that not everyone wants me to be a part of their pack (what?!). And for the most part, I am okay with that. Especially in my personal life - we can choose who to surround ourselves with. What happens when we
When Your Boss Won’t Let You Do Your Job.
You did it, you landed your dream job! Anxious and excited you arrive ready to hit the ground running, but wait, what happened? The ideas that you pitched in the interview, the ones you were told landed you the position, you are not being allowed to implement. Why? It could be that your predecessor was struggling and this recent experience may have impacted your manager’s current level of trust and autonomy for you in your new role. Chances are, most people have experienced a
Working in a Silo
I love farm land and silos, my grandparents had a farm in Wisconsin and I would spend hours looking at the silos, they were impressive. Silos will always hold a special place in my heart, but they are not impressive in the working world… quite the opposite. As an individual who loves my quiet and alone time, because it allows me to think and be extremely productive, I also recognize that this style of working can cause me a great deal of pain. Allow me to elaborate. If I work