tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65069916901840276372024-03-13T16:36:02.647-04:00Similar Circles - mentoring, networking and building communityA blog about mentoring, networking and building a personal community.
.....and random philosophical thoughts that terrorize my day.Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.comBlogger719125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-48205940699070163542020-12-08T19:17:00.001-05:002020-12-08T19:17:40.850-05:00Walk the dog when your brain gets tired<p> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">A good friend said to me a while back: “Close the computer and go walk the dog.” Deadlines were looming. Vendors were calling. Regulators were conferencing. Meetings were piling up; email exploding; decisions delayed…forgot to eat… smacked my fingers with the drawer… raining….</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;">Sound familiar? </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;">I hit a metaphorical wall and, just to be sure, I hit it again. Did you know that we have a finite capacity for making decisions in a day? That you can get “decision fatigue?” Psychologists and researchers have just started examining this phenomenon (officially called <i>Ego Depletion</i>) but many of us already know it exists and live it more often than we prefer.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;">Once we hit that wall, our stress reactions take over and those are different for everyone. Some will just start saying “no” to everything. Some will take the first options they see. We’ll procrastinate or avoid or use anger to deflect. Our brains continue to flood with stress hormones and there is no rest in sight.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;">That’s <i>Exactly</i> when you should walk the dog. Or colour with the kids. Or go for a run. Take a hot shower. Watch Jane the Virgin. Whatever will let you disengage for 30 -60 minutes and allow your brain a moment to process the chemicals from the stress. We can’t power our way through this; our brains go on strike no matter how smart, efficient and productive we may be.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;">Our brains don’t differentiate between work and personal decisions either. Once we have decision fatigue, the topic is irrelevant.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;">These days I’m trying to do my decision making in the morning, listen and research in the afternoon, and make a few more decisions in the early evening. I walk my dog a little more, throw in 10 minutes of yoga even as my schedule turns red, and call a friend when I need to laugh. </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/decision-fatigue#how-to-handle-it" style="color: #0563c1;">https://www.healthline.com/health/decision-fatigue#how-to-handle-it</a></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm;"><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/decision-fatigue" style="color: #0563c1;">https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/decision-fatigue</a></p>Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-45469222173620309742020-08-10T19:18:00.000-04:002020-08-10T19:18:00.324-04:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Dear Dennie</span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">I tend to make sure I dress “invisibly” when I’m presenting. I don’t want to distract the men, take focus from my message, or have anyone question my credibility. Should I counsel my mentoree to do the same?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">The Invisible Presenter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Dear TIP,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">There is definitely something to be said for not distracting from your message. But aren’t you also part of that message? That’s a great discussion to hold in a mentoring relationship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Supporting your message may not be about erasing or being invisible. Supporting your message may be in people feeling they can ask you questions, have further discussions with you, ask you for more guidance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">We sell our messages with:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">As long as you’re not trying to be deliberately provocative (unless that supports the message), ask yourself if you’re cutting out a form of communication that could help you create the change or conversation desired. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Now, ask me anything.... :-)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-84452343932677754122020-07-27T00:00:00.000-04:002020-07-27T00:00:00.230-04:00Your intro opens a door<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Dear Dennie</span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">How do I know when I’m dressing as myself, showcasing my brand? What’s too far? What are the rules?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Outsides Matter Too<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Dear OMT,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">If you don't feel happy in what you're wearing - shoes that pinch, pants that pull, an itchy sweater or feeling like you're wearing a disguise - you won't have as good a day. Our image inside and out should be confident, comfortable and in control and reflect how we wish to be seen.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Aside from the fact that women are often urged to dress in a way so that men can contain their primal urges (reflecting badly on both genders), r</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">ules for dressing are often not that helpful. Rules don’t account for style or taste - beyond reflecting the concerns and sometimes biases of those who wrote the rules. Unless a rule is there for safety (e.g. “steel-toed boots must be worn on site”), I suggest these guidelines instead.<span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Yes, that's all common sense but not everyone can find sense when they're tired or on a tight budget. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">There are 3 things to consider:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">1 - <i>Know what's appropriate for the situation</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">However, do not limit your creativity or put yourself in a uniform if that's not your thing. Think of 'appropriate' as the polite manners of the workplace, like adding "please", "thank you" and "may I call you by your first name?". <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">When I work with not-for-profit administrators, I point out that when relationships first form we need to put folks at ease. Since we first connect on the visual, mirroring body language and dressing to loose business guidelines is a quick and easy way to say "I get where you're coming from" off the top. The differences will emerge soon enough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">2 - <i>Know your personal style and don't give it up, just adapt it.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Ask yourself - what image do I want to project?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">If you're not sure what your style is, stick closer to the suggestions the event/workplace offers around #1. Play it safe. If you are aware of your style - use it. Graphic print wrap dresses or beautiful necklaces keep me sane.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Those who tell women to dress in conservative colours and cuts are trying to downplay gender. No one tells guys not to wear crazy socks, ill-tailored pants or cool two-tone wingtips. Feel good in what you wear, including heels if you can actually walk in them (have a friend follow you to check).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">3 - <i>Ask someone you trust if you are not sure.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Don't just go to folks who dress like you and look for validation. Pick someone who has a style you admire and ask for their opinion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">If someone is simply trying to dictate a view of a workplace that does not include diversity and personal brand (in thought and expression) then question it!</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">dennie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-30541679825727460402020-06-29T00:00:00.000-04:002020-06-29T00:00:00.200-04:00What's a whisper network?<i style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-size: xx-small;"> A monthly letter/column as written for & published also by Women in Transportation Services</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Dear Dennie</span></i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">What’s a whisper network and why does it exist?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">No Secrets<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dear No Secrets,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">A<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">whisper network</span></i><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">is an informal chain of information passed privately</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">, usually </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">between women</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">, often focused on sharing who or what might be negatively influencing the security and/or abilities of women in the workplace</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">It is meant to be helpful, especially in environments where transparency is not practiced or encouraged. Often the network is willing to share what they know if asked; many are focused on finding solutions and helping the conversations come to the table. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mentoring <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">is a means to take the informal information and work together to find action plans for an individual. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Below are our panel’s notes from the discussion held at the Women in Transportation Services workshop May 25, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Top 10 things currently just in </span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">our</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;"> "whisper network":<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Being asked to do administrative tasks (minutes, notes), and being judged as difficult if you object or refuse<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dress code- stronger perception of how women dress compared to male counterparts, being judged more strongly on external appearances<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Innuendos & favouritism, speculation that can originate from male/female mentor/sponsor relationships<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Undermining technical knowledge because you are female, being judged as a "quota hire" </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">or t</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">okenism</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">vs getting to be known for capabilities<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Job security, both through </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">C</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">ovid</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">19</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;"> and in technology in general (rapidly changing industry where you are always having to reskill and upskill)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Being intimated to ask for promotions or raises especially with male bosses<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Having the boldness to broach hard topics<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Judgement of flex hours, many places have flexible policies but there is an unspoken stigma when they are used (i</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">e. leaving early, even if you started earlier, because others are still in the office)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Career growth through family planning, being promoted if you have children or are perceived to be having children soon<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">Showing emotions, balancing being tough (and the "bitch" perception) with being kind (and the "soft" or "emotional" perception)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-6567358459316477952020-06-15T00:00:00.000-04:002020-06-15T00:00:02.609-04:00The world needs mentors - you<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Regardless of where you are in your career, you have something to contribute. Your experiences are valuable. Your caring is even more valuable. Your willingness to try? Priceless.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Considered best practice for career planning<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">A safe place for open and deep discussions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Opens endless doors to people, knowledge and networks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Deliberate connecting and sharing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Stimulates new ideas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Candid and respectful <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Challenges and questions assumptions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensures participants can find their areas of strength<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Inclusive and focused</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Personal satisfaction and recharged projects <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attracts high-potential individuals to sectors and/or opportunities that offer value beyond the traditional rewards<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Authentic and growth-oriented<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Option to make deliberate choices and changes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-58467750938963095502020-06-02T18:46:00.000-04:002020-06-03T12:39:23.511-04:00On #blackout TuesdayI grew up in Quebec, during the FLQ and the PQ party rise and Expo 67 and the 76 Olympics. I grew up when girls took sewing/home ec classes and boys called each other "homo" thinking it referred to milk. I've been told I am not tall enough, pretty enough, quiet enough... I've been called bossy, feminist, trouble-maker... (and in this decade).<br />
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I have been sexually harassed and sexually abused. I've been paid 0.87 on the dollar. Passed over. Food insecure. I've been the only woman in the room. Told I ask too many questions. Told to tone down my natural red hair.<br />
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You get the idea.<br />
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Yet, I know that my skin colour, my educated speech and my degrees afford me privilege.<br />
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My experiences are horrible / sad / unfair. Acknowledging my privilege does not make them less awful. Acknowledging my privilege is necessary so I can learn how to share it or use it to create change.<br />
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Will writing a blog post change anything? Will a drop in the bucket add value? Those are not the correct questions. Withholding support until proof of success is offered is like refusing to vote until you know your candidate is elected.<br />
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The real question is what else can we do?<br />
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There are atrocities in this world today. Shameful, terrible atrocities in the system and in a few hearts. Acknowledging them, standing up to bullies, changing what I can in my own circles is the least I can do.Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-90339244790104511452020-05-11T00:00:00.000-04:002020-05-11T00:00:01.663-04:00Dear Dennie #5 - emotion in the workplace<div style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;">
<i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-size: xx-small;"> A monthly letter/column as written for & published also by Women in Transportation Services</span></i></div>
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<i style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Dear Dennie</span></i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">,</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">How should I respond when I hear people say that women are too emotional in the workplace?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Professional to my core<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Dear PC,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Emotion is a strength.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Emotion is<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;">critical to decision-making</span></span>.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br />A great strength that women often feel more comfortable exploring is emotion. Emotion often implies vulnerability. In a work context, this can mean a willingness to change, to share or to sit back and listen instead of drive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Telling me to not make "an emotional decision" drives me crazier that the issue itself. Just because </span>I'm<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;">showing emotion</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="color: #222222;">does Not mean my brains fell out my butt.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br />A debate I've been reading around critical vs. creative thinking is missing the fact that emotion colours both approaches. Regardless of the side of the brain you favour, pretending the final output is not coloured by emotion is naive.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Emotion is a strength. Emotion has a place in every corner of our lives. Emotion is not drama - emotion is its own truth. We cannot build a community for ourselves at work or home without emotion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Now, ask me anything.... :-)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-50418641202569268462020-04-13T00:00:00.000-04:002020-04-13T00:00:01.659-04:00Pandemics and boredomAre you bored yet? Are you bored of seeing the posts about people being bored? Is it really boredom?<br />
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Is it boredom?<br />
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<li>Is it frustration with our homes having become more places to eat/sleep than live?</li>
<li>Is it inertia due to a lack of hobbies or creative outlets to help express emotions and needs?</li>
<li>Is it grieving for the routines and habits that made our day feel 'normal?'</li>
<li>Is it angst about not being able to help or be helped?</li>
<li>Is it indifference to the pieces closest to us that loom larger without external distractions?</li>
<li>Is it nervousness waiting and waiting ....?</li>
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I am feeling all these things. I am not bored. Plus, I'm sure there are more questions than I've listed above.<br />
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Clarifying a problem by asking questions - instead of jumping to solution - is a great mentoring technique. On a Zoom call last week, many folks were solving the "problem of boredom," suggesting activities and perspectives meant to keep the spirit alive.<br />
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Question "boredom;" address the root cause. <br />
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<i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Given all that’s happening these days, aren’t mentoring and networking lower priorities?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Shelter, food, health, friends and family… those are just the beginnings of our top 10 lists these days. Work is also top of mind: figuring out new technologies; new ways of teaming; reprioritizing our efforts; or acknowledging loss and uncertainty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mentoring isn’t something that happens just when we have time. Mentoring relationships are the safe place to explore the tough questions about our changing workplace. There is no better time than now to talk it through with people whose opinions we value. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Networking is simply another word for building community. We need our communities these weeks and days more than ever. Connecting (email, calls, video, etc.) in this time of social isolation is necessary for everyone who is worried or wondering. Deepening existing connections is as important as building new ones. Offering our friends and coworkers our attention and support is how many of us will come through this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Connection is always part of our survival tool kit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Covid-19 has a lot of us working from home. I can figure out how to talk with my mentor but how do I build my network with limited social contact?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Alone with computer<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Dear A/C,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Networking is about building a community you can call on in times of need. That means there are always times and ways to add to and deepen connections.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">We often associate networking with events, coffee meet ups and in-person exchanges. Yet, there are lots of ways reach out, even during Covid-19.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Deepening<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Networking can be small, cumulative gestures. You may be working from home but you are still surrounded by a community.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Now, ask me anything.... :-)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-40893308618010489552020-03-02T00:00:00.000-05:002020-03-12T16:48:24.900-04:00Basics of giving Exec. Briefings<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.666666984558105px;">Imagine you need executive approval. Y</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.666666984558105px;">ou have prepped a powerpoint pitch / storyboard / memo. You have slaved over it. Rewritten it. Validated it. </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.666666984558105px;"> You are offered an appointment/audience on the calendar in two weeks but the time is really <i>now</i>. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.666666984558105px;">Suddenly, you spot the executive on their way to the washroom. (or in an elevator or at the coffee machine... In all honesty, I always found them in the three precious minutes they stole from a meeting to stride purposefully to the washroom.) There's no time to show a piece of paper or ask for a glance at a computer screen. Now. You can brief them Now.</span><br />
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Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-35472836989989218702020-02-24T00:00:00.000-05:002020-03-15T19:26:45.135-04:00Dear Dennie #2 - mentoring 101<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: -webkit-standard;">Mentoring 101</span><br />
<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Dear Dennie</span></i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">I have trouble speaking up at meetings. I was told to stand like Superman to get my confidence up. It didn’t work. Plus it was awkward to do it at a team meeting while everyone else was sitting. Any other advice?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">No cape; no voice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Dear NCNV,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">That is a great conversation to hold with your mentor: In what ways we are quieted? What holds our voice back?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Common fears include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">We may silence ourselves with fears or uncertainties, yet sometimes external factors keep us quiet. </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Others might try to silence us. (e.g. Don’t mention X; the executive hates X) We might allow ourselves to be silenced by following unspoken rules (e.g. I’m the junior in the room and should speak only when asked).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Ask yourself a few questions to help you decide:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Choose to be silent. Others or your own worries should not choose for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Now, ask me anything.... :-)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-91481341290344313272020-02-10T00:00:00.000-05:002020-02-10T00:00:04.166-05:00A simple framework: Making communications more effective<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">People are listening for one thing, “How does this affect me?” </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Make sure all your communications - slides, voice messages, texts, emails, etc. – follow <b>Know Feel Do</b>.<span> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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f you’re missing the “know” or “do,” your communication may not be relevant to the receiver(s) and ignored. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you’re missing the “do,” ask yourself: Does this really need to be sent?<o:p></o:p></div>
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😮💖💣Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-54892198714563136082020-01-20T00:00:00.000-05:002020-01-20T00:00:03.960-05:00Dear Dennie #1 - How much is TMI?<i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-size: x-small;">A monthly letter/column as written for & published also by Women in Transportation Services</span></i><br />
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Mentoring 101<br />
<i>Dear Dennie</i>,<br />
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<i>I am happy to explore being vulnerable and open with my mentor. But how much is too much information? </i><br />
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<i>TMI</i><br />
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Dear TMI,<br />
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While a good mentoring relationship requires honest conversation, mentoring is not therapy. Mentoring is about your career and your understanding of your values as they affect it.<br />
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Still, sharing personal information is something we do every day. It is how we build friendships, gain trust and, sometimes, get through a cocktail party.<br />
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There's a few questions you could consider to assess the situation:<br />
1. Is the information supportive of the agenda or other people involved in the conversation?<br />
2. Am I okay sharing or hearing this information?<br />
3. What is the story being shared in support of?<br />
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There are at least two of you involved in every conversation. Talk with your mentoring partner to establish boundaries you can both support.<br />
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Now, ask me anything.... :-)<br />
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dennie<br />
<br />Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-90508215367689763602020-01-06T00:00:00.000-05:002020-01-06T00:00:09.165-05:00Managers vs. Mentors - difference in coaching<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
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I am focused on family and friends for the remainder of the month. While showing my love is a regular event, my baking and socializing does ramp up as Christmas, Kwanza and Channukah draw closer. All my circles are celebrating December.<br />
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Send me your questions and comments; I will read them and respond. See you in the new year (2020!) with cheer and sunshine.Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-11915783964886659342019-12-03T20:08:00.000-05:002019-12-03T20:08:09.269-05:00Networking to-do for year end<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">It’s paper-saving and acceptable to send<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>personalized</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>emails in place of cards to those in your outer circles. Let them know you remember who they are and include a link or article that might contribute to their new year’s thoughts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-38073874888647893852019-11-25T00:00:00.000-05:002019-11-25T11:41:13.358-05:00Persuasion vs. influenceWe use the words interchangeably yet they are not the same.<br />
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Persuasion is the use of of words to make a compelling argument. It is often delivered through direct approach.<br />
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Anyone can try to be persuasive. We attempt to persuade people every day, in situations from sharing facts, our opinions, and preferences. Persuasion can be part of negotiation; a job interview is an attempt to convince someone they want us for the job. Asking for mentorship is often making a compelling pitch as to what a mutually beneficial relationship could bring. Written or oral, carefully crafted or off the cuff, persuasion happens every day. Persuasion is communication.<br />
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Influence is a combination of social status, power, relationships, trust, track record and other items that create brand. Influence is usually felt indirectly and over time.<br />
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Influencers are sought in the work place as mentors, project fixers and thought leaders. It takes more than a network to become an influencer. Influence implies excellent communication, strong relationships, forward thinking and credibility / trust. Influence can be used to manipulate or to create bias.<br />
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Both persuasion and influence can be affected by word choice, biases, relationships, power/ control, and communication style.<br />
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Talk with your mentoring partner. Think of the difference as you expand or share your network. Build your skills in these arenas.Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-13102256440671620572019-11-18T00:00:00.000-05:002019-11-19T13:38:49.776-05:00Criticism and critiquesFeedback has gotten a really bad rap in the twenty-first century. Opinions can be polarizing. Especially at work, feedback can feel like a thinly disguised list of everything that is horrible about our performance.<br />
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Did you know that critiquing and criticizing are different? "<b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">criticism</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> is judgmental </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">and</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> focused on finding fault, while </span><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">critique</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> is descriptive </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">and</span><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">balanced."</span><br />
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Feel free to dismiss the comments that are about tearing us down or that have a central message that we are terrible with no recourse to improve.<br />
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Embrace critiques that offer a sincere hand up on improving. Thank those who offer support, not by dismissing our projects for their errors, but by asking for more with improvements.<br />
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Discuss the difference with your mentoring partner. Coach yourself for better critique ability.<br />
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(<i>And thank you, Heather, for superb support with generous and useful critiques</i>)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><span style="color: #4472c4;"><Sue> meet <Joan>. <Joan>, <Sue>.<br /><br /><Sue>, <Joan> is a (<i>description of what might interest</i><Sue>) plus I find him/her to be (<i>personal story/descriptor</i><i>since you're using your own reputation as the introduction base</i>).<br /><br /><Joan>, <Sue> is a...<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br />I hope you share a very interesting beverage together!</span><br />You get the idea? If unsure of the reception, check with each person in advance before sending the introduction.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br />Mainly we are waiting for permission to talk with each other. Give someone permission this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-13202359743158118382019-11-04T00:00:00.000-05:002019-11-04T00:00:10.222-05:00Holding back from speaking<div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-5731696792077581312" itemprop="description articleBody" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 570px;">
The best advice I ever got from a mentor was "Before you open your mouth, ask yourself: Does anyone in this room need to know that I know that?"<br />
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It's a difficult question to ask yourself. We work in a culture where staying silent is not often viewed as a viable way to demonstrate competency. The problem is that the noise of chiming in has gotten so loud that it might be time to become selective with our contributions.<br />
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Listen to other folks and wonder if they're sharing from passion, from need or simply to show they thought of the same idea/concept/angle and don't want to be seen as left out.<br />
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I try to ask myself "Who really needs to know this?" "Why do I need to share this?" "What happens if I don't say anything on this topic?" Sometimes I even sit in meetings with my hand over my mouth.<br />
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It is ok to speak up for any of the reasons above - as long as it is by choice and not by habit of chiming in.<br />
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Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-72975759677281504012019-10-28T00:00:00.000-04:002019-10-28T00:00:12.334-04:00Comebacks I wish I'd said<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;">For women, some interactions cry out for a snappy come-back or a withering look. It can be difficult to always have a snappy comeback ready. Here are a few to keep in our pockets:</span><br /><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8024608586278404528" itemprop="description articleBody" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 570px;">
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"You're being <a href="http://similarcircles.blogspot.ca/2008/11/women-are-emotional.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">too emotional</a>."<br />
Possible come back? "Sorry, Mr. Spock; it's close to <a href="http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Pon_farr" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Pon Farr.</a>"<br />
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"They would listen to your ideas more if you were a man."<br />
Possible come back? "But then they'd find me unsuitable in a skirt."<br />
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"Women have to be ready to be called a bitch if they want to lead."</div>
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"There's no glass ceiling."</div>
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Possible come back? "There's no Santa Claus or Easter Bunny but yet the gifts come anyway."</div>
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"You shouldn't be so upfront about your career aspirations."</div>
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"When you told us the story of that thing you did, it sounded like boasting."</div>
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Possible come back? "Boasting is when I tell you how I learned to sky dive/ make French pastry / speak 12 languages better than you. Sharing accomplishments is like offering a taste of my chocolate bar - we both share a little sweetness."</div>
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"You shake hands like a man."</div>
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Possible come back? "I bet you curtsey like a girl."</div>
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I have been hearing a lot that folks are often afraid of leading you on if they agree to a “coffee” because they assume "coffee" is code for "need a job."<br />
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Disguising a job hunt as a vague search for information can hurt you. Being vague in general when asking someone for their time does not help either. Be very specific about how someone can help you. Believe me, if folks like you, they’ll ask you if you’re interested in potential future gigs without you having to fish.<br />
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Be sincere, direct and open about what you want to make folks more comfortable about helping you.<br />
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1 - Is there a particular piece of an industry for which you’re seeking information? Identifying that will help you identify individuals to approach. Asking for a coffee for general or non-specific information can sound like you’re very junior and looking for an easy line into someone’s job file.<br />
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2 - “Seeking advice” ….on what? (on how to be better at a job, find accreditation, find a mentor, etc.?) These two words are often listed in requests for meeting but the meaning is vague.<br />
<em>FYI - “advice” vs. “advise” is a very common mistake in an email!</em><br />
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3 - Are there individuals in your industry you admire? Can you reach out to them? Can you tell them why you admire them and what their advice on those particular skills would mean to you?<br />
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4 - Are you targeting a specific industry for which you want to *whatever it is you do*? For example, a writer can write for technical, for government, for TV. Picking the industry to which you want to apply your talents would help. Your contacts might be able to least find folks who might know folks.<br />
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And, finally, don’t be lazy. Don’t call in personal favours for things you could first deal with by working with your mentor and/or plumbing the websites, meetings and events of related associations and organizations. We know how busy folks are - you can’t expect them to help you with this refining of your ask - spend some time thinking about it before sending the first email request for help.<br />
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Remember, good networkers you can call on for connections are Not headhunters, career counselors or matchmakers. You need to show the efforts you’re making on your own and be respectful everyone’s time. You are your best champion. Don’t push the responsibility into someone else’s hands unless you’re paying them (and even then!).</div>
Irma Ladouce11http://www.blogger.com/profile/09975068112926355336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506991690184027637.post-75451049860409955252019-10-14T00:00:00.000-04:002019-10-14T00:00:07.276-04:00<a href="https://similarcircles.blogspot.com/2019/09/articulating-values.html" target="_blank">Further to discussing personal values within a mentoring relationship</a>, value examination can be extended to our projects. Expanding our curiosity from the financial as a success criteria can create a stronger story and return on our investment of time/energy/focus/ resources. Beyond creating a broader context for evaluation, values can be measured.<br />
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