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Who’s Mentoring YOU?

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | February 13, 2014 |

I was reading some recent research that talked about the great divide in satisfaction with workplace advancement between employees with sponsors and those without sponsors.

To Resolution or Not To Resolution – If That’s Your Question – Here’s Your Answer!

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | January 1, 2014 |

The fact is 25% of people abandon their new year’s resolutions after just one month and more than 60% abandon them after 6 months (to be honest, I’m surprised it’s not higher.)

Happy Thanksgiving!

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | November 27, 2013 |

It’s November and it’s dark so early. I find myself fighting against natural rhythms to hibernate during the winter (eat more/sleep more/ etc).

Happy Halloween! As a kid Halloween is fun. You can dress up for one night and be anyone. My daughter is going to be a pink power ranger. My son last year was some grizzly zombie who had a chainsaw through him. Halloween gives you a chance to experiment and try on another identity.

How To Say No & Mean It

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | October 17, 2013 |

I read this fascinating study recently on how to be more effective in setting boundaries for yourself. The results were clear, startling, and super easy to do in your ordinary life so I had to share them with you.

3 Keys To Managing Conflicting Leadership Styles

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | October 10, 2013 |

Have you ever found yourself butting heads with another leader in your company? Do you ever read memos from others and wonder, “What are they thinking?” Recently my husband and I set out to renovate and add an additional bathroom to our house. It was a project that we’ve talked about for years but finally found…

What Does Workplace Courage Look Like?

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | September 26, 2013 |

Two weeks ago I gave a talk on the San Jose Ebay/Paypal campus on why your fear of failure might be slowing your success.

Loss and Mourning

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | September 16, 2013 |

Last week, Christy Svanemyr, a beautiful soul and very respected colleague was killed in a tragic accident in San Francisco. She died leaving a whole community who loved her mourning. But what touches me so deeply is that she also leaves behind her husband and 1 year-old daughter.