First Real Job

First Real Job

I have asked members of the BRODY team to occasionally contribute a blog. This one is written by our newest, youngest addition, Whitni Rouse. Her message is relevant-not just for young employees or other new hires but for all of us. It’s hard to believe that it’s been...
First Real Job

Make the Choice

I got on a coaching call recently with someone that I’ve been working with for several months – immediately, I heard a difference in her voice. She was excited. She was in charge. She was moving forward. When I asked her what happened, she told me that I had said one...
First Real Job

Cupid Could Cause Problems on the Job

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. While not encouraged by most employers, there’s no denying that love is in the air at many American work environments – with coworkers dating, and possibly even spouses working at the same company. A  survey by...
First Real Job

We Always Have Choices in Our Life & Career

I’m returning from a week of R and R and R and R – rest, relaxation, recreation and revelation. It’s always amazing to me how restorative this time off can be. In reviewing the people I met and the conversations I had, one point sticks out for me: Life is filled with...
First Real Job

Coaching Others: Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back

I’ve been preparing for my speech on February 1st called “Courageous Coaching: It’s Not Easy … It’s Your Job.” I also just finished writing a book about the same subject. It’s interesting to note the resistance to – and excuses for – not giving ongoing coaching and...