The round-up
Last week, we talked about networking anxiety and outreach discomfort:
Did you know that everyone self-reported feelings of imposter syndrome when reaching out to people, especially people they know?
(including me! and I reach out to you all every week!)
After a quick consensus that this mindset was indeed head trash, we learned about a framework for evaluating rational thoughts:
is this thought based on verifiable fact?
is it in my best interest?
does it get me what I want and need?
does it protect and prolong my life?
Some good tactics for reaching out, even when its uncomfortable:
name your goal in the reach out (“one of my new year’s resolutions is to keep in contact with my network more”)
“give before you ask” in ways that provide the person with value before making a request
people naturally like to help, be considered an expert and give their opinion, so consider those as “asks” when you are reaching out
The next two
RIP summer (and your calendar)
Thursday, 9/3 at 10ET (register here)
Everyone’s back, which means your schedule is filling up. Bring your coffee and your thoughts on handling life after Labor Day.
how does your energy shift once summer is over? mindset changes, schedule changes, etc.
protecting focus time as meetings ramp back up
maintaining healthy boundaries and burnout prevention (in yourself and on your team)
Dealing with toxic colleagues
Friday, 9/11 at 12ET (register here)
Have you been a victim of passive aggression, incompetence, abuse of company policy, cc-ing your boss on every email or general combativeness? You may have a toxic colleague! Let’s make that less painful:
hear how others have handled tough working relationships
tactics for different types of toxic relationships: a peer, a direct report, someone with seniority/influence, etc.
when to let it go, document, escalate or cut ties
Down the trail
As promised, here’s our full list of events with links to register this month:
The Go-Round: dealing with toxic colleagues — Friday, 9/11
The Go-Round: articulating value — Friday, 9/18
The Bookmark Club — Wednesday, 9/23 (after hours!)
The Go-Round: getting what you need from leadership — Friday, 9/25
The Go-Round: giving and receiving feedback — Friday, 10/2
Thanks and see you around,
Ashley
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