https://www.yourempoweredyou.com Welcome to the Your Empowered You blog where we discuss empowerment and success in career and all areas of life! From our own lessons learned, there is a right way and not so right way so let's get it right the first time!! https://cdn.website-editor.net/md/and1/dms3rep/multi/116716.jpeg https://www.yourempoweredyou.com https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/is-having-a-bit-of-fun-at-work-ok-absolutely It's essential for employee morale to sprinkle in a bit of fun in the workplace! We are human beings who like positive interactions with others and the workplace is no different! Can we still have fun and exceed expectations? Absolutely! Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:17:55 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/is-having-a-bit-of-fun-at-work-ok-absolutely thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/how-influencers-in-the-workplace-impact-our-success Our career journey and successes involves many different influencers along the way. Some are positive influencers and some are negative in nature. Both are critical for formulating our career paths, decisions and ultimate success! Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:18:11 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/how-influencers-in-the-workplace-impact-our-success thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/the-proverbial-lines-in-the-workplace It's human nature to understand where the proverbial lines are drawn in the workplace. It's also human nature to test and be tested. How can we understand the lines? How can we test and possibly moves the lines? The only way to change is to test the line. Thu, 27 Sep 2018 16:09:27 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/the-proverbial-lines-in-the-workplace thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/is-trust-in-the-workplace-a-strategic-advantage-yes Can trusting in yourself and others streamline any operation? Of course! Trust creates an environment of autonomy, engagement, and support which leads to increased productivity. Does trust come automatically? NO! So how can we trust ourselves and others? Learn more! Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:18:31 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/is-trust-in-the-workplace-a-strategic-advantage-yes trust,workplace,leadership,corporate,learning,development thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/staying-neutral-when-dealing-with-workplace-alliances Employee engagement with like minded individuals and groups is always good for an organization. However when individuals, groups or departments attempt to form alliances against others is destructive and unhealthy for any organization. So how can employees stay neutral when dealing with these alliances and be part of the solution versus part of the problem? Find out! Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:42:14 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/staying-neutral-when-dealing-with-workplace-alliances employees,corporate,leadership thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/do-we-always-have-to-speak-up-in-meeting Different employees have different communication styles. Some are perceived as extroverts while others are perceived as introverts. How can we ensure all communication styles are equally heard and valued? By understanding how we process information! Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:58:33 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/do-we-always-have-to-speak-up-in-meeting communication,leadership,introvert,extrovert thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/congrats-youve-been-hand-picked-to-lead-a-special-project-now-what Being selected to lead a special project is a great development opportunity. How do you ensure the project is successful? With the right steps, the right group and effective communication, success is a given! Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:36:34 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/congrats-youve-been-hand-picked-to-lead-a-special-project-now-what success,project,leadership,talent,corporate,communication thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/is-asking-for-help-a-sign-of-strength-or-weakness-in-the-workplace When we ask for help, what do others really think? And equally important, when we do not ask for help, what do others think? There are different perceptions for different situations. Thu, 16 Aug 2018 16:42:24 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/is-asking-for-help-a-sign-of-strength-or-weakness-in-the-workplace help,askforhelp,leadership,employee,perceptions thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/when-opportunity-knocks-should-we-always-open-the-door Opportunity knocks on our door all the time. So when should we open the door and let opportunity come on in and when should we politely advise no one is home? Is it career suicide to decline an offer? Not necessarily! Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:32:40 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/when-opportunity-knocks-should-we-always-open-the-door opportunity,career,advancement,success,leadership,employee thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/your-coworkers-are-being-inappropriate-now-what Most employees have witnessed or been a recipient of inappropriate behavior. How should we handle these situations these situations? Should be do nothing, handle ourselves, advise our manager or advise HR? It depends but one thing in common is that it must always be addressed to ensure a culture of trust. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:33:46 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/your-coworkers-are-being-inappropriate-now-what companyculture,employeeengagement,leadership,leadershipdevelopment thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/is-socializing-with-coworkers-outside-of-work-a-good-idea Having strong workplace relationships are essential for engagement, problem solving and productivity. Do social outings really make a difference for team building? Heck Yeah! Avoid some common pitfalls and those outings will always be rewarding. Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:30:58 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/is-socializing-with-coworkers-outside-of-work-a-good-idea teambuilding,leadership,leadershipdevelopment,employeengagement thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/surround-yourself-with-success Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:54:39 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/surround-yourself-with-success thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/so-you-didnt-get-the-job-now-what We've all been there! We applied for our dream job or that great promotion and we didn't land it! Now what? What are the next steps to going forward productively? Here are 4 tips on how to march forward. Thu, 24 May 2018 17:03:05 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/so-you-didnt-get-the-job-now-what dreamjob,job,employement,rejection,feedback,promotion thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/my-recent-radio-experience-and-the-nerves-that-came-with-it My recent radio experience was a first! I practiced what I preach which was expanding outside my comfort zone! Along with any new experience, comes a variety of emotions from excitement, nervousness and relief! This post describes my experience and the phases of emotions. Thu, 17 May 2018 18:04:25 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/my-recent-radio-experience-and-the-nerves-that-came-with-it radio,interview,emotions,liveinterview thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/uh-oh-you-didnt-quite-hang-up-the-phone-with-your-customer Ever forgotten to hang up the phone to a customer? You can tell quite a bit about a person when they do not know you're listening! I recently had this exact situation happen to me which was quite memorable! Fri, 27 Apr 2018 18:06:43 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/uh-oh-you-didnt-quite-hang-up-the-phone-with-your-customer communication,authentic,hang-up-the-phone,mistake-on-phone thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/workplace-success-do-first-ask-for-forgiveness-later Innovative employees challenge the status quo, take risks and make decisions! Sometimes they advise others and sometimes they don't! Ensure you maintain the reputation as the daring hero by asking a few key questions. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:24:27 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/workplace-success-do-first-ask-for-forgiveness-later decisions,employee,success,heo thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/embracing-challenge-with-a-smile Challenges are our greatest opportunity for growth! Expanding our comfort zones, learning new things and thinking out of the box allow challenges to be addressed with confidence and a smile! Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:19:05 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/embracing-challenge-with-a-smile challenge,growth,career,success thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/want-more-out-of-the-job-or-career-then-ask Opportunities for career growth, development and engagement are endless! When we ask for opportunities, they are there. So why don't we ask more often? Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:41:28 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/want-more-out-of-the-job-or-career-then-ask career,success,leadership,mentoring,coaching,oppportunity thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/time-for-spring-cleaning Spring cleaning is more than just cleaning our homes! It's also about taking inventory of what and whom adds value in the workplace and other areas of life! Thu, 22 Mar 2018 18:30:40 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/time-for-spring-cleaning success,springcleaning,spring,cleaning,engagement,goals,achieve thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/is-the-open-door-policy-just-a-cliche The open door policy does not have to just be a cliche and can be an integral part of an office's work environment! This post discusses the key items to create a truly open door policy. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:07:11 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/is-the-open-door-policy-just-a-cliche opendoor,success,communication,employeeengagement,leadership,leaders thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/women-in-leadership As a woman in leadership, there were key factors that molded my leadership journey! Growing up without barriers, being surrounded by role models and being provided opportunities were key! Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:35:08 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/women-in-leadership leadership,womenleaders,internationalwomensday thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/being-helpful-in-the-workplace-is-a-good-thing-right-or-is-it The helpful employee is a great asset in any office! The key is to ensure balance between being helpful and maintaining other priorities. Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:31:36 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/being-helpful-in-the-workplace-is-a-good-thing-right-or-is-it helpful,balance,coworker,helping thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/working-long-hours-and-what-it-may-be-communicating We've all worked long hours on occasion and it is appreciated! But what if an employee habitually works long hours, how could they be perceived? Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:05:33 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/working-long-hours-and-what-it-may-be-communicating efficiency,worklifebalance,success,career,worklife thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/core-values-alignment-success Aligning your core values with career decisions, goals and aspirations ensures your success! How do you know your TRUE core values and if they are aligned? Fri, 16 Feb 2018 18:46:54 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/core-values-alignment-success corevalues,values,success,careersuccess thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/say-yes-to-opportunity Having a plan for your career path is great but when opportunity knocks, open the door! It will lead to a plethora of new people, new skills and ignite your career! Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:01:59 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/say-yes-to-opportunity career,opportunity,sayyes,careerdevelopment thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/success-is-a-mindset What makes successful people successful? It's their mindset! Here are 6 observations on what makes successful people continuously successful. Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:48:53 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/success-is-a-mindset success,mindset,leadership,goals thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/ready-to-interview-within-the-company Hiring managers look for specific traits to ensure the candidate is a solid fit for their team, especially internal candidates! Whether we know it or not, all employees are being interviewed daily for future positions! Be the ideal candidate for ANY hiring manager with these key traits! Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:16:59 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/ready-to-interview-within-the-company interview,hiring,interviewtips,perception thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/so-you-just-had-an-expected-surprise-and-not-a-good-one-at-that There is no escaping those unexpected surprises but how we handle it IS within our control. Here are 3 tips on handling those surprises in stride! Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:40:39 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/so-you-just-had-an-expected-surprise-and-not-a-good-one-at-that handlingadversity,unexpectedsurprise,badevent thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/3-tips-to-be-the-go-to-problem-solver A great problem solver has key traits that contribute to the best solutions! This post highlights 3 characteristics of a great problem solver! Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:33:17 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/3-tips-to-be-the-go-to-problem-solver solutions,success,empowerment,problemsolving,leadership thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/5-tidbits-learned-as-a-leader Leadership is an evolution! How do you get to be that great leader that makes it look easy? You make mistakes, learn, grow and evolve! Thu, 04 Jan 2018 23:37:45 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/5-tidbits-learned-as-a-leader leadership;,leaders,career,coach,development,mistakes thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/2018-best-year-ever Writing down your accomplishments is key for success! Why? Learn 3 reasons why it's so darn important! Thu, 28 Dec 2017 17:50:58 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/2018-best-year-ever 2018,goals,resolutions,2017goals thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/3-tips-on-meeting-all-of-your-2018-goals Make 2018 the best ever by meeting and exceeding all your 2018 goals! Here are 3 tips to help you achieve your goals with that feeling of amazing accomplishment! Wed, 20 Dec 2017 16:27:31 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/3-tips-on-meeting-all-of-your-2018-goals 2018,Goals,Success,2018Goals thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/holiday-cheer I love the holidays and everything about it! This post is all about the holiday spirit and what makes it so special! Thu, 14 Dec 2017 20:02:33 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/holiday-cheer holidays,christmas;,december thumbnail https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/first-management-job This post is all about my very first management job and the many lessons learned which provided me the foundation for a very rewarding career Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT 183:698576940 (Barbara Mann) https://www.yourempoweredyou.com/blog/first-management-job Management,empowerment thumbnail