Strategies For Your Life & Career: Wisdom From All Over
Soft skill strategies from everyday soft skill masterminds.
New examples are added at the bottom of the list.
Burnout
“Burnout? 4 Keys to Taking Your Life Back”
Lynne Curry
Workplace Coach Blog
May 7, 2024
Boundaries
“Establish healthy boundaries, plus 3 tips to maximise productivity while minimising burnout”
Ntombi Khulu
TrueLove
February 9, 2023 (I think 2023. No year on the website.)
Communication
“How To Send a Professional Email”
Kimberly Marshall
Monster
No Date
What to write
What not to write
Templates for
Networking
Follow-up email to hiring manager
Asking for an introduction
Requesting a meeting
Providing a project update
Asking for clarification
Cold sales
~~~~~~~~~~
Lisa Williams
CEO
World of EPI (Entertainment, Publishing and Inspiration)
Walmart approached Lisa Williams about adding her Positively Perfect dolls to their stores. Williams knew research technology because she had been a professor, but she had to learn Walmart’s terminology, accounting, and financing. Her research included studying “the business model and the layout of its stores” as well as chatting up shoppers and becoming customer herself. Knowing Walmart’s “lingo” helped her with other clients.
“People hear your heart language before they hear your words. So when I walk into a room, I carry the love and mission for this work for our children.”
“The Rules Of Engagement”
Katti Gray
Essence Magazine
October 27, 2020
~~~~~~~~~~
“Afraid to Speak Up? Skills to Confidently Hold Today’s Most Crucial Conversations”
Crucial Learning
Entrepreneurs
“The entrepreneur has to go from a control freak to a trusting manager to an emotionally coach and mentor.”
Ed Hess, Professor
University of Virginia, Garden School of Business
End notes
Entrepreneur Magazine
December, 2012: page 140.
Friends
Deal friends (useful) and real friends (useless)
From The Desk Of Daniel Pink
Pinkcast 4.20. This is why you need some useless people in your life.
Impostor Syndrome
Personal Relationships
That’s Where I’m At Podcast With Host Laura Richards
“This show is for women still in the middle of the mess, but showing up bravely as they heal.”
Although this show is for women, my father would have benefited from the first episode. It would have helped him understand the mess my narcissist mother made of their marriage.
Paula M. Kramer
Professional Success
“Don’t Let Complacency Derail Your Career”
Mark Zarefski
KelloggInsight
November 7, 2007
Self-Talk
6 Key Steps to Changing Negative Self-Talk
Nadine Hanchar
Linkedin
June 29, 2024
Surviving Violence
“Healing Through Love is here to help victims/survivors find their way back into living a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We interview experts, and survivors of diverse types of sexual assault/trauma and domestic and family violence who have gone through what they are capable of with courage and grace – no matter, if it is just supporting, or seeking professional help – we’ve got something for everyone!”
Note From Paula
This podcast has helped victim/survivor me feel safe.
Valuing Yourself
Latham Thomas
Founder and CEO
Mama Glow
“I’ve had to place my worth at a premium—and be willing to walk away—because it’s too much mentally and emotionally to endure some of this work.”
“The Rules Of Engagement”
Katti Gray
Essence Magazine
October 27, 2020
~~~~~~~~~~
Leontyne Green Sykes, Introvert
Chief Marketing Officer
Ikea
Early in her career, a manager told Leontyne Green Sykes she had to promote herself and spend more time socializing. That left introvert Sykes exhausted. Ikea was her place to be herself.
“Find an environment that accepts who you are as a human being and a professional.”
“The Rules Of Engagement”
Katti Gray
Essence Magazine
October 27, 2020
Women In Traditional Male Roles
“What Are The Difficulties Of Being A Female Repair Tech?
Tanna Marino (34 for this quote) got resistance to being a woman in a repair tech job. People looked at her “cross-eyed” and she doubted herself. While still learning the job, she had to learn confidence in herself.
“I just fixed one machine at a time, and felt stronger after each one.”
Tanna gained personal gratification and self-esteem when doubting customers turned into thankful custoners.
” A positive attitude and drive get you a long way.”
“Reality TV Gives a Small Franchise PR Boost”
Jason Daley
Entrepreneur Magazine
September 20, 2013
~~~~~~~~~~
© Paula M. Kramer, 2023
All rights reserved.
Updated November 19, 2024.
Soft skill strategies from everyday soft skill masterminds. New examples are added at the bottom of the list. Burnout “Burnout? 4 Keys to Taking Your Life Back” Lynne Curry Workplace Coach Blog May 7, 2024 Boundaries “Establish healthy boundaries, plus 3 tips to maximise productivity while minimising burnout” Ntombi Khulu TrueLove February 9, 2023 (I think 2023.
Strategies For Inviting Loyalty
Soft skill strategies from everyday soft skill masterminds.
New examples are added at the bottom of the list.
Burnout
“Burnout? 4 Keys to Taking Your Life Back”
Lynne Curry
Workplace Coach Blog
May 7, 2024
Boundaries
“Establish healthy boundaries, plus 3 tips to maximise productivity while minimising burnout”
Ntombi Khulu
TrueLove
February 9, 2023 (I think 2023. No year on the website.)
Communication
“How To Send a Professional Email”
Kimberly Marshall
Monster
No Date
What to write
What not to write
Templates for
Networking
Follow-up email to hiring manager
Asking for an introduction
Requesting a meeting
Providing a project update
Asking for clarification
Cold sales
~~~~~~~~~~
Lisa Williams
CEO
World of EPI (Entertainment, Publishing and Inspiration)
Walmart approached Lisa Williams about adding her Positively Perfect dolls to their stores. Williams knew research technology because she had been a professor, but she had to learn Walmart’s terminology, accounting, and financing. Her research included studying “the business model and the layout of its stores” as well as chatting up shoppers and becoming customer herself. Knowing Walmart’s “lingo” helped her with other clients.
“People hear your heart language before they hear your words. So when I walk into a room, I carry the love and mission for this work for our children.”
“The Rules Of Engagement”
Katti Gray
Essence Magazine
October 27, 2020
~~~~~~~~~~
“Afraid to Speak Up? Skills to Confidently Hold Today’s Most Crucial Conversations”
Crucial Learning
Entrepreneurs
“The entrepreneur has to go from a control freak to a trusting manager to an emotionally coach and mentor.”
Ed Hess, Professor
University of Virginia, Garden School of Business
End notes
Entrepreneur Magazine
December, 2012: page 140.
Friends
Deal friends (useful) and real friends (useless)
From The Desk Of Daniel Pink
Pinkcast 4.20. This is why you need some useless people in your life.
Impostor Syndrome
Personal Relationships
That’s Where I’m At Podcast With Host Laura Richards
“This show is for women still in the middle of the mess, but showing up bravely as they heal.”
Although this show is for women, my father would have benefited from the first episode. It would have helped him understand the mess my narcissist mother made of their marriage.
Paula M. Kramer
Professional Success
“Don’t Let Complacency Derail Your Career”
Mark Zarefski
KelloggInsight
November 7, 2007
Self-Talk
6 Key Steps to Changing Negative Self-Talk
Nadine Hanchar
Linkedin
June 29, 2024
Surviving Violence
“Healing Through Love is here to help victims/survivors find their way back into living a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We interview experts, and survivors of diverse types of sexual assault/trauma and domestic and family violence who have gone through what they are capable of with courage and grace – no matter, if it is just supporting, or seeking professional help – we’ve got something for everyone!”
Note From Paula
This podcast has helped victim/survivor me feel safe.
Valuing Yourself
Latham Thomas
Founder and CEO
Mama Glow
“I’ve had to place my worth at a premium—and be willing to walk away—because it’s too much mentally and emotionally to endure some of this work.”
“The Rules Of Engagement”
Katti Gray
Essence Magazine
October 27, 2020
~~~~~~~~~~
Leontyne Green Sykes, Introvert
Chief Marketing Officer
Ikea
Early in her career, a manager told Leontyne Green Sykes she had to promote herself and spend more time socializing. That left introvert Sykes exhausted. Ikea was her place to be herself.
“Find an environment that accepts who you are as a human being and a professional.”
“The Rules Of Engagement”
Katti Gray
Essence Magazine
October 27, 2020
Women In Traditional Male Roles
“What Are The Difficulties Of Being A Female Repair Tech?
Tanna Marino (34 for this quote) got resistance to being a woman in a repair tech job. People looked at her “cross-eyed” and she doubted herself. While still learning the job, she had to learn confidence in herself.
“I just fixed one machine at a time, and felt stronger after each one.”
Tanna gained personal gratification and self-esteem when doubting customers turned into thankful custoners.
” A positive attitude and drive get you a long way.”
“Reality TV Gives a Small Franchise PR Boost”
Jason Daley
Entrepreneur Magazine
September 20, 2013
~~~~~~~~~~
© Paula M. Kramer, 2023
All rights reserved.
Updated November 19, 2024.
Soft skill strategies from everyday soft skill masterminds. New examples are added at the bottom of the list. Burnout “Burnout? 4 Keys to Taking Your Life Back” Lynne Curry Workplace Coach Blog May 7, 2024 Boundaries “Establish healthy boundaries, plus 3 tips to maximise productivity while minimising burnout” Ntombi Khulu TrueLove February 9, 2023 (I think 2023.
Strategies For Sticky Situations
Soft skill strategies from everyday soft skill masterminds.
New examples are added at the bottom of the list.
Burnout
“Burnout? 4 Keys to Taking Your Life Back”
Lynne Curry
Workplace Coach Blog
May 7, 2024
Boundaries
“Establish healthy boundaries, plus 3 tips to maximise productivity while minimising burnout”
Ntombi Khulu
TrueLove
February 9, 2023 (I think 2023. No year on the website.)
Communication
“How To Send a Professional Email”
Kimberly Marshall
Monster
No Date
What to write
What not to write
Templates for
Networking
Follow-up email to hiring manager
Asking for an introduction
Requesting a meeting
Providing a project update
Asking for clarification
Cold sales
~~~~~~~~~~
Lisa Williams
CEO
World of EPI (Entertainment, Publishing and Inspiration)
Walmart approached Lisa Williams about adding her Positively Perfect dolls to their stores. Williams knew research technology because she had been a professor, but she had to learn Walmart’s terminology, accounting, and financing. Her research included studying “the business model and the layout of its stores” as well as chatting up shoppers and becoming customer herself. Knowing Walmart’s “lingo” helped her with other clients.
“People hear your heart language before they hear your words. So when I walk into a room, I carry the love and mission for this work for our children.”
“The Rules Of Engagement”
Katti Gray
Essence Magazine
October 27, 2020
~~~~~~~~~~
“Afraid to Speak Up? Skills to Confidently Hold Today’s Most Crucial Conversations”
Crucial Learning
Entrepreneurs
“The entrepreneur has to go from a control freak to a trusting manager to an emotionally coach and mentor.”
Ed Hess, Professor
University of Virginia, Garden School of Business
End notes
Entrepreneur Magazine
December, 2012: page 140.
Friends
Deal friends (useful) and real friends (useless)
From The Desk Of Daniel Pink
Pinkcast 4.20. This is why you need some useless people in your life.
Impostor Syndrome
Personal Relationships
That’s Where I’m At Podcast With Host Laura Richards
“This show is for women still in the middle of the mess, but showing up bravely as they heal.”
Although this show is for women, my father would have benefited from the first episode. It would have helped him understand the mess my narcissist mother made of their marriage.
Paula M. Kramer
Professional Success
“Don’t Let Complacency Derail Your Career”
Mark Zarefski
KelloggInsight
November 7, 2007
Self-Talk
6 Key Steps to Changing Negative Self-Talk
Nadine Hanchar
Linkedin
June 29, 2024
Surviving Violence
“Healing Through Love is here to help victims/survivors find their way back into living a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We interview experts, and survivors of diverse types of sexual assault/trauma and domestic and family violence who have gone through what they are capable of with courage and grace – no matter, if it is just supporting, or seeking professional help – we’ve got something for everyone!”
Note From Paula
This podcast has helped victim/survivor me feel safe.
Valuing Yourself
Latham Thomas
Founder and CEO
Mama Glow
“I’ve had to place my worth at a premium—and be willing to walk away—because it’s too much mentally and emotionally to endure some of this work.”
“The Rules Of Engagement”
Katti Gray
Essence Magazine
October 27, 2020
~~~~~~~~~~
Leontyne Green Sykes, Introvert
Chief Marketing Officer
Ikea
Early in her career, a manager told Leontyne Green Sykes she had to promote herself and spend more time socializing. That left introvert Sykes exhausted. Ikea was her place to be herself.
“Find an environment that accepts who you are as a human being and a professional.”
“The Rules Of Engagement”
Katti Gray
Essence Magazine
October 27, 2020
Women In Traditional Male Roles
“What Are The Difficulties Of Being A Female Repair Tech?
Tanna Marino (34 for this quote) got resistance to being a woman in a repair tech job. People looked at her “cross-eyed” and she doubted herself. While still learning the job, she had to learn confidence in herself.
“I just fixed one machine at a time, and felt stronger after each one.”
Tanna gained personal gratification and self-esteem when doubting customers turned into thankful custoners.
” A positive attitude and drive get you a long way.”
“Reality TV Gives a Small Franchise PR Boost”
Jason Daley
Entrepreneur Magazine
September 20, 2013
~~~~~~~~~~
© Paula M. Kramer, 2023
All rights reserved.
Updated November 19, 2024.
Soft skill strategies from everyday soft skill masterminds. New examples are added at the bottom of the list. Burnout “Burnout? 4 Keys to Taking Your Life Back” Lynne Curry Workplace Coach Blog May 7, 2024 Boundaries “Establish healthy boundaries, plus 3 tips to maximise productivity while minimising burnout” Ntombi Khulu TrueLove February 9, 2023 (I think 2023.