My Circus, My Monkeys

Are you getting enough daily self care? Or if you don't like that term, are you doing enough on a daily basis to help yourself recharge and recenter? If you're like most folks in higher ed these days…

I've been fielding some variation of the question, "How Can I Get All of This Done and Still Be a Good Supervisor?" for quite a few people during coaching lately. People are struggling because there'…

The last two episodes were focused on helping job searchers be more prepared. So this week we're focusing on the other side of the equation - keeping your people from leaving in the first place. If y…

If you're looking for a new job, it can be tempting to throw a wide net and apply for anything that seems interesting or do-able. But more applications doesn't equal more interviews. When you're look…

The spring semester typically offers many job opportunities for folks in higher ed. If you plan on applying for jobs soon, you'll want to listen. Typically we prepare for job hunting by updating our …

You've heard us - and maybe other folks - talk about why understanding your talents is so important. But it's not like you're a failure. You've gotten pretty far in life, why should you bother with a…

As supervisors, we have to deal with performance management. Sometimes our employees simply aren't living up to our expectations. This can be stressful when you're already overwhelmed with just tryin…

Did you start this semester feeling behind and overwhelmed? The amount of work many of us are asked to do seems out of reach. So what can you do to decrease your stress and improve your wellbeing whe…

It's New Year's Resolution time, but who has the time or energy? You know things need to be different, but you're already exhausted from just trying to keep up. In this episode, we discuss three easy…

In the final part of our 2021 Wrap Up series, we tie everything together. If you've been struggling to balance your supervisor role with the giant pile of work on your desk, you're not alone. Supervi…

In part three of our 2021 Wrap Up series, we talk about how you can use your unique talents to transform from an overwhelmed supervisor into a confident, authentic leader. When you focus on your tale…

If you're tired of feeling tired and overwhelmed, maybe it's time to supervise differently. Most supervisors haven't been given the training and support they need to be successful, so if you're strug…

The holidays are upon us. Most supervisors try to do a little something to show their team their appreciation for what they've done throughout the year. But one of the best things you can give your t…

Higher Ed is stressful. The amount of work folks expect we do is impossible, but to make matters worse we often unknowingly increase our own stress. In this episode, we're going to talk about how our…

In a recent article in Inc.com, "Why Your Most Valuable Employee Is Often the 'Invisible' Employee," caught my attention. It talked about how seemingly unimpressive employees that seemed to fly under…

It’s October so as we prep for Halloween, we thought we’d explore some of the scariest parts of being a supervisor. Now there are general scary things that impact most supervisors – like downsizing o…

This is a weekly podcast, but last week it didn't happen. Why? Because my Strategic was upset. In this episode, we talk about what happened to me last week that prevented the podcast and how our tale…

It's a stressful and overwhelming time for supervisors in higher education. Getting frustrated with ourselves because we're not doing things differently just adds to the stress without leading to pos…

Our talents automatically show up every day - for better or worse. They'll often show up in a way that helps us accomplish our goals, which is a Strength. But sometimes they actually get in our way a…