Ep 14: Jodi Glickman – How to boost your value in the workplace

In today’s competitive business environment, being “good” at work is simply not enough.To stand out from the crowd, you must have the tools to communicate effectively as you collaborate, give and receive feedback, and highlight your value and success.Still, some people get lulled into complacency about their marketability. After all, they may reason, jobs are so plentiful it's easy to pick and choose among opportunities.That shortsighted perspective can be deadly for their futures.Regardless of the current state of the economy, it's always smart to regard every day as another chance to hone your skills and make your best practices even better.Jodi Glickman can help. She’s an expert in training people how to be Great on the Job. In fact, that’s the title of her bestselling book. In addition to her coaching and consulting, Jodi writes for Harvard Business Review and has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek and many other media outlets.* Success in business is all about personal relationships. Always has been, always will be.* Transparency is staying ahead of issues, communicating openly and proactively, and never assuming that less information is better.* Offering honest and specific feedback is the ultimate act of generosity because you’re making time to invest in someone else’s development.* What can you do to improve the way you manage expectations—whether you’re giving or receiving a work assignment?* How can you improve the way you solicit—and receive—feedback on your performance?* How can you do a better job of offering feedback to others? Get full access to LeaderSHOP at podcast.leadershop.net/subscribe