Work-life integration how to make it work for you

Work-life integration how to make it work for you What is this thing called work-life integration? Is it work-life balance in a chic new wrapper? Alternatively, is it something different? In my mind, the old work-life balance phrase was about separation of work and life. Not staying at the desk until midnight, not missing the family’s special events etc. Work-life integration is a recognition that technology has blurred the lines between when we are working and when we are not. Work-life integration is about how to get the best work productivity and satisfaction as well as the best family/personal happiness when these domains are no longer clearly separated by a commute to the office. To get the best work-life integration, we must understand what it is we value in each of our roles and stay true to that. All the while maintaining our self-respect, and the respect of our colleagues, and coping with the potential stress of not having specified downtime. Plan, plan, plan Plan, plan and plan some more. I realise that planning to be flexible, sounds like an oxymoron. It isn’t. You can’t be successfully flexible without a clear understanding of what is important. This allows you to devote your energies to where they will have the maximum benefit. The important vs urgent matrix from the eighties hasn’t lost its veracity. Know your values Most people tell me they know their values, yet when asked to verbally articulate them they tend to not clearly articulate anything much. This is no surprise, we use the word values often yet clear coherent understanding of ones own values and living true to them is not very common . The good news is I have a free workbook that can help you with this vital step in achieving your best work-life integration. Just follow this link. Set boundaries Remember in the old days we defined a full-time job by the work that could be completed in 40 hours? Now that your job can access you 24 hours a day, every place (even aeroplanes now) it is up to you to set boundaries. Ask yourself; how many hours are you being paid for, how many extra do you wish to do for love? How many are you doing without even noticing? When/where are your down times? Get your work life teams onside Understand the not-negotiables for both you and your family and schedule them in. It is all too easy to think I am working flexible hours to be a better parent, therefore, I should drop everything the minute my family wants me. Stop. Talk it through, some children will be devastated if you miss the school sports day others would much rather you had the time to help with their homework and couldn’t care less about the sports day. If you try to do everything for everyone you will end up pleasing no-one and burning out. Include ‘me-time’ This goes back to understanding your values. You don’t have to make time for yoga or mountain climbing if you hate it. Your time could be as simple as sitting down to eat with the family if that is what gives you the most pleasure. Don’t be pressured by what society sees as me-time, you don’t need to Instagram pictures of your downtime (unless that is your kinda down time, in which case get amongst it). However you do it, please remember to attach your own oxygen mask first or you will not be able to help others. Take charge and ‘own’ the integrations All too often integrated working which often comes with flexitime or working from home is seen as the soft option, viewed by some as simply ‘skiving off’. Be careful not to buy into this attitude. Continue to be fully professional in your planning and delivery and to support others with flexi schedules. Demonstrate through your actions that work-life integration is the way of the future. Work-life integration is full of benefits for workers (less time commuting in peak traffic, better sharing family of and community duties, ability to work in your activewear occasionally, like me today) and organisations (workforce engagement, and access to scarce resources otherwise not in the market). However, this new way of working also has risks that need managing by employees and employers alike. About Dr Rachel McInnes Rachel McInnes has twenty years’ experience management consulting and coaching, and has worked under her own brands since 2003. She has spent the last four years doing a PhD  in wellbeing and work performance on scholarship at the University of Western Australia. Rachel works with clients to get very clear on their values and purpose and to support them through creating the life that suits them the most, and hence, in turn,  enables them to contribute the most.

Narcissistic LeadersThe Destructive Lies They Tell Themselves and Others - Kathy Caprino

Narcissistic Leadersâ€"The Destructive Lies They Tell Themselves and Others Some portion of the arrangement Supporting Today's Workforce At the point when I was working in the corporate field years back, I had the incredible disaster of answering to and working with various very poisonous partners and supervisors whose conduct hurt me and was likewise a total puzzle to me. I was unable to comprehend their furious, their preventiveness, they failure to be tested or addressed, or their affinity for drumming individuals out who were not servile and complete yes individuals to them. Also, it was surprising to me that initiative and the executives permitted these people to stay in their posts, doing this harm. After I turned into a marriage and family advisor and vocation mentor, I took in a lot about narcissistic character issue, and how it can unleash destruction on the individuals who are involved with the narcissist. (Here's more on how to perceive NPD in your chief and what to do about it.) Several years prior, I wished to help grown-up offspring of narcissists in a more straightforward manner, and manufactured a Facebook gathering of more than 2,000 grown-ups who'd been drastically and contrarily influenced by the narcissists in their lives. From their sharing, it was considerably increasingly obvious how dangerous narcissism is in our lives and work. From my view, we as a whole need to comprehend this character issue all the more profoundly, not to assault or disparage narcissists, yet to shield ourselves from hurt, form more grounded limits, and get familiar with how to explore viably through the difficulties of working with people who exhibit these qualities. Towards that end, I was eager to make up for lost time this month with Dov Baron. Aristocrat has been twice refered to as one of Inc. Magazine's Top 100 Leadership Speakers and named as one of the Top 30 Global Leadership Gurus. He works with global pioneers and associations who are focused on finding the Why underneath their Why to make a positive inheritance that lifts mankind. Nobleman has profound involvement in narcissistic pioneers and has significant data to share on the issue. Here's his take: Kathy Caprino: One thing you worry in your work is the requirement for pioneers to have a solid relationship with self. I'm not catching that's meaning? Dov Baron: Great pioneers comprehend that all authority is relationship based. Moreover, for connections to be profitable, they should have a level of closeness and gettingâ€"closeness, maybe. Closeness with another can't happen until we have a solid self-relationshipâ€"closeness with ourselves. That sort of closeness comes just from continued self-development. Caprino: What sorts of pioneers and influencers battle the most with fashioning a solid relationship with self? Baron: If, at some level, we have been instilled with the thought we are insufficient, we either go out of control to demonstrate that we are sufficient (which, while it can bring about monstrous achievement, frequently leaves an enthusiastic chaos afterward) or we quit on ourselves. In either case, it gets hard to produce a solid, personal connection with ourselves or with others since we are so remotely determined. In these cases, self-request is viewed as an affirmation of shortcoming or issue. Caprino: In your work with top influencers and pioneers, youve said you've seen a decent arrangement of narcissism. What do narcissistic pioneers let themselves know and others? Baron: The narcissist will consistently contend that their outcomes legitimize their methods. They will regularly utilize affected language about a more noteworthy great, which is the means by which they con others into tailing them, however in all actuality everybody is simply a pawn in the narcissist's down. They consider others to be lessâ€"less canny, less commendable, less proficient, less meritingâ€"and that is the means by which they legitimize their falsehoods and controls. Caprino: Why are narcissistic lies so harming? Baron: It begins with a narcissistic pioneer's need consistently to be correct, the failure to apologize, and an unavoidable demeanor of qualification. The outcome is that such a pioneer doesn't get the chance to develop and will perpetually wind up encompassed by doormats. Such a pioneer not just harms the way of life and ethics, they will constantly choke out advancement. We know and the examination is clearâ€"individuals who don't have a sense of security quit improving. Caprino: You shared that when you were more youthful, you would take the light from others. Might you be able to discuss this a piece? Baron: Yes, I despicably concede that I took the light commonly, until I understood what I was doing and halted. What I mean by taking the light is assuming praise that isn't totally yours. Let me give you a model. We were gotten to work with an official group in helping them discover their motivation. We did a few meetings and gained incredible ground. In any case, when we returned after every meeting there had been an unmistakable drop in assurance. The first occasion when we discounted it; the second time I legitimately tended to it. I heard a similar message from three separate individuals from the group. After we would leave, the author of the organization would not just make light of the work my group had done however he would guarantee that all the incredible info originated from him. As you can envision this was devastatingly affecting commitment of the procedure and of working there. I set up a different chance to take a stroll with the author (who from multiple points of view is an incredible person). I imparted to him what was going on, despite the fact that he was at first exceptionally protective. We kept strolling peacefully for a brief period. I could see he was considering what I'd shared and that nobody challenged disclose to him this fact. Out of nowhere halted abruptly and went to me and asked, How might I do that and not have the foggiest idea about? His anxiety was genuine. He was carrying on like a narcissistic pioneer and he had no clue. For what reason would I even need to do this? I asked, When you were a kid how could you get consideration? He reacted, Being the center offspring of five, I never could. Indeed, even as he addressed clearly the acknowledgment was hitting him like a truck. As a grown-up, he was all the while attempting to get consideration. This is the reason heads must be completely dedicated to their self-request. Without self-information we are on the whole bungling in obscurity and incapable to see or manage our vulnerable sides. Caprino: Youve additionally expounded on pioneers expecting to discover their why underneath the why. What does that mean? Baron: For a great many people, finding their for what reason is scarcely not quite the same as making a statement of purpose or in any event, setting a dream. Be that as it may, when we assist pioneers with finding the Why Beneath the Why, we are taking advantage of the essential drivers of a pioneer and an association. Take the case of the author who was taking the light from his group. Until we could inspire the why of his why (the oblivious drivers deciding his conduct), he was going to continue accomplishing what didn't work. Incidentally, Simon Sinek composed an incredible book Start with Why that has helped numerous pioneers comprehend the benefit of finding their why. Caprino: Finally, what is the one thing a pioneer ought to do to fabricate an association with themselves and an associated culture in their association? Baron: Great question! Most importantly, the pioneers of things to come must be profoundly and earnestly genuinely savvy. In this way the spot to begin is with a progressing pledge to creating self-information. All things considered, this is absurd all alone. Regardless of how keen we think we are, nobody is objective in their abstract reality. Discover a guide who won't let you skate on your past benefits. I frequently get notification from the customers who meet all requirements to work with me that nobody has been as savage with them or has considered them completely responsible. Without somebody helping a pioneer with furious responsibility, they will keep on doing likewise old things. For more information, click here. To get through to more prominent profession and administration achievement and effect, join Kathy Caprino's Amazing Career Project course and work with her in a Career Breakthrough instructing program.

Military Medical Standards - Nose, Sinuses, Larynx

Military Medical Standards - Nose, Sinuses, Larynx Military Medical Standards - Nose, Sinuses, Larynx The nose, sinuses, and larynx are unpredictably associated and even somewhat connected with the Eustachian tubes which lead into the ear. Many clinical experts represent considerable authority in the Ear, Nose, and Throat district of the body. Be that as it may, for the reasons for this article the excluding ailments are recorded beneath are centered around the nose, it's sinus sections, and the larynx, or voice box of the throat locale. The reasons for dismissal for arrangement, selection, and acceptance (without an affirmed waiver) are a validated history of: Rhinitis/Sinusitis Rhinitis â€" There are two sorts of rhinitis â€" unfavorably susceptible and non-hypersensitive. Having a session with sensitivities is normal, so don't expect that you can't serve since you have rhinitis in your record. Be that as it may, when going to Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) or Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB) an enroll or applicant has a current unfavorably susceptible or non-hypersensitive rhinitis and it isn't handily constrained by oral topical drug, it is precluding. The specific way the military guideline peruses as follows: (The International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes are recorded in brackets adhering to every norm) (1) Current unfavorably susceptible rhinitis (477.0), because of dust (477.8) or because of other allergen or cause undefined (477.9), if not constrained by oral drug or topical corticosteroid medicine, is excluding. History of hypersensitive rhinitis immunotherapy inside the earlier year is excluding. (2) Current ceaseless non-hypersensitive rhinitis (472.0), if not constrained by oral drug or topical corticosteroid medicine, is precluding. Sinusitis, otherwise called a sinus contamination (rhinosinusitis) is a typical condition where the sinus depressions become excited and swollen for at any rate 12 weeks and clinical treatment isn't working. A sinus disease meddles with sinus seepage and causes bodily fluid development inside the nose and sinus pits. Side effects will be trouble taking all through your nose and face torment above, beneath, and between the eyes (sinus pits areas). The specific way the military guideline peruses as follows: Current constant sinusitis (473), or current intense sinusitis (461.9), is excluding. Such conditions exist when prove by constant purulent nasal release, hyperplastic changes of the nasal tissue, side effects requiring incessant clinical consideration, or x-beam discoveries. Vocal Cord/Larynx Disqualifications The Larynx is the empty strong organ framing an air entry to the lungs and holding the vocal lines in people and different warm blooded animals; it is otherwise called the voice box. It is a remarkable complex organ in the body as it is liable for human language and vocalization which empowered us to progress as a species. The larynx is comprised of six bits of ligament and 17 muscles that are likewise associated with nerves that empower discourse and other vocal expressions. At the point when the larynx is harmed or innately inadequate it tends to be hard for somebody to talk, talk uproariously, or even secure the trachea and forestall food/fluid from entering the lungs. The precluding elements of the larynx are the accompanying: Ebb and flow ceaseless states of larynx including vocal rope loss of motion (478.3), incessant raspiness, interminable laryngitis, larynx ulceration, polyps, granulation tissue, or other indicative sickness of larynx, vocal rope brokenness not somewhere else ordered (478.7) are precluding. Loss of Smell Anosmia is the failure to see scent or the total loss of the feeling of smell. Anosmia might be brief, yet a few structures that come from an ailment or mishap, can be perpetual. Current anosmia or parosmia (781.1) is precluding. Parasmia is like anosmia, yet it frequently implies the patient befuddles the smell of something with something different. For example, a rose may possess an aroma like sewer water to an individual with parosmia. Both of these illnesses are precluding inside military medication. Ridiculous Nose and Polyps In the event that an applicant or enroll has reoccurring cases of grisly noses not welcomed on by quick injury, this is known as a past filled with intermittent epistaxis (784.7). On the off chance that you get a grisly nose more than once every seven day stretch of brilliant red blood from the nose happening over a 3-month time span, is precluding. Additionally, if a competitor has a past filled with nasal polyps it tends to be disqualifying. The careful guideline on nasal polyps peruses as follows: Current nasal polyps (471) or history of nasal polyps, except if more noteworthy than a year has slipped by since nasal polypectomy, is precluding. Septum Issues An opening in the septum of the nose if not rewarded and is current (478.1) is excluding. A punctured septum isn't generally indicative. Be that as it may, an opening in the septum can cause nosebleeds, and breathing issues. Biting, Swallowing, Speech, Breathing Impact Clearly, any issue that causes interruption or trouble with biting, gulping, discourse, or breathing regarding the nose and throat will be trying to pass military medication upon section. Current or history of tracheostomy (V44.0) or tracheal fistula (530.84) is precluding. Current or history of deformations, or conditions or irregularities (750.9) of the upper nutritious tract, of the mouth, tongue, sense of taste throat, pharynx, larynx, and nose that meddle with biting, gulping, discourse, or breathing are precluding. Current incessant pharyngitis (462) and constant nasopharyngitis (472.2), are excluding. Gotten from Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 6130.3, Physical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, and Induction, and DOD Instruction 6130.4, Criteria and Procedure Requirements for Physical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction in the Armed Forces.

Featured Job Posting Sr. Marketing Manager @ Kraft - Copeland Coaching

Featured Job Posting Sr. Marketing Manager @ Kraft Kraft Foods is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager in Memphis, TN. The Senior Marketing Manager is responsible for the general leadership of the Flavors and Powders business category under the limited direction of the Director of Marketing. Responsibilities include the coordination of Marketing, Sales, RD and Operations support activities to achieve budgeted volume and income plans. Has responsibility for PL performance. Responsibilities: 1. Setting priorities and leading Sales, Technology, Finance, Production, Production Planning, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Marketing Services and the Agency activities to achieve of the category’s business goals. Lead the development and communication of business and marketing plans. 2. Lead the business team in the development and implementation of business plans. Work with Technology counterparts and be recognized for functional expertise. 3. Design and Implement pricing strategies that maximize profits and limit downside risk. Coordinate and oversee requests and communications between customers, sales and Technology. 4. Perform market analysis to identify next generation of products that will generate significant growth. Provide a track record of delivering growth through breakthrough thinking. Supply up to date market information to sales and customers. 5. Develop advertising and sales materials to support growth with Marketing Services. 6. Collaborate with the Sales and Customer Service team and proactively handle sales related issues. 7. Collaborate with the Finance team and provide timely business trajectory guidance and forecasts. 8. Collaborate with the Operations team and proactively manage production, inventories and supply-chain and productivity matters. 9. Lead the business teams Innovation and New Product Development ( PAR-Product Approval Request) process. 10. Provide category training and insight to all internal functions. Be recognized as the Trusted Expert in Savory Flavors. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Kraft posting here.