Browsing Archive: January, 2010

The enemy within

Posted by Miriam Katz on Thursday, January 21, 2010, In : Overcoming Adversity 



Lately, I've been reading The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience.

It's a great read, and it fell into my lap just as I agreed to lead a training on coaching skills for nonprofit managers. An example of perfect synchronicity.

As I go through each chapter, I distill the tips into my presentation.  The process has been relatively straightforward so far.

Until. Today, I came across Chapter 6, which focuses on engaging one's audience using the classi...
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The truth about job satisfaction

Posted by Miriam Katz on Thursday, January 14, 2010, In : Making work meaningful 



A recent report by the Conference Board found that job satisfaction in the US has dropped to a record low of 45%.

More than 55% of Americans are unhappy in their jobs, with a whopping 64% of workers under age 25 reporting dissatisfaction.

We have many ideas and opinions about what's most important in a job. Top water-cooler theories include:
  • Money (the more the better)
  • A supportive boss
  • Nice coworkers
  • Flexible schedule
  • Good benefits (healthcare, anyone?)
  • Fit with the mission/values of the employer
  • Len...

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Miriam J. Katz I aim to transform our collective perception of work. With a slight perspective shift, each of us can find and cultivate a deep sense of satisfaction in what we do. Together we can find authentic meaning in a space that has become known as the grind. Most of us spend more than 2000 hours at work each year. Let's utilize and value that time, rather than dreading it. Together we can put work on our payroll. Join me for the journey, and share your thoughts and questions!
 

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