Are the vibes off in your office?
Work Vibes is a monthly advice column offering practical tips to help managers and teams make small daily habit changes that lead to a healthier workplace.
Five Tips on Providing Feedback with Confidence
Dear Tanja,
I hate giving feedback. How can I embrace this part of my role a little more?
Is It Time To Reflect On Your Email Etiquette?
Dear Tanja,
I’ve received feedback that my emails are off-putting. Do you have any tips on how to avoid offending people through email?
Four Ways To Engage Your Remote Team
Dear Tanja,
I oversee a distributed team. We’re all over the country and based in different time zones. We do a retreat once a year, but what are some things I can do in between to keep the team engaged?
Three Ways To Find Balance Within A Chaotic Work Environment
Dear Tanja, I work in a chaotic, high-energy work environment. I’m OK with it, I prefer to work in a quick-paced setting, but I am bringing chaos into my daily life. Is there something I can do to draw a boundary?
Affirmations To Support You In Your Job Search
Dear Tanja,
I recently embarked on a job hunt and received a rejection email- on Thanksgiving! This sent me into a spiral of panic and self-doubt. What can you recommend to get through this job search in one piece?
Three Steps To Take When Considering a Temporary Offer
Dear Tanja,
I’m being asked to fill in temporarily for a management role. I’m qualified, and I’m ready for the opportunity, but a little discouraged that the company is posting the position externally. If I say no to stepping in temporarily, I might not be considered for the role. But if I step in and they hire someone else, I’ll be even more disappointed. I don’t want to set myself up for a letdown. How should I handle this so that I am not bitter about it later?
Four Steps to Take When Speaking Up at Work
Dear Tanja,
I don’t like how I feel after meeting with my boss. I am starting to feel anxious the days before our meeting, especially the morning of. What can I do to change this?
Do This One Thing To Invite Balance In Your Life
Dear Tanja,
I am a solopreneur and do not take time off. I can’t get myself to turn down a client. I need a break, but feel fortunate to have work offers. Before I know it, every single day of the month is booked, and in between appointments, I’m running the business. What advice do you have to get out of this cycle? I know it is not sustainable.
Six ways to build trust with your direct report during a 1-1
Dear Tanja,
I feel like my direct report doesn’t like me. I might just be in my head, or have unreasonable expectations. They don’t open up to me during our meetings, I feel like I get a cold shoulder from them, and sometimes it feels like they are defensive when I attempt to connect with them. How can I establish a better relationship with them?
Three tips for dealing with the pressure of meeting a deadline
Dear Tanja,
I am having trouble finding inspiration for a project, and stress is building up as the deadline approaches. The more effort I put into working on it, the more I just sit with a blank mind on where to start or what to do. How can I work through this?
Four ideas to incorporate Self-Care at work
Dear Tanja,
How can I make time for self-care during a hectic workday? It feels out of reach to squeeze it into a day when I barely keep up with work itself.
Four ways to revamp your team meeting
Dear Tanja,
My team meetings are lacking a spark. I’m starting to dread leading them. No one engages, I get stared at by my team, and I feel off the rest of the day. Send Help!
