UOM Study

A senior business development manager who worked for Cisco Systems for 11 years contacted a coach for help. On the first coaching session, the client stated: My schedule is out of control. I've got projects to complete, proposals to get out and I can't get anything done. I'm spending 80% of my time handholding with my people, showing them how to do their jobs. There's someone at my office door every five minutes. People say they want to "keep me informed." But in reality they are expecting me to solve all their problems for them. I don't have even half an hour to focus on my own work. And then I look at my boss's calendar and it's completely clear. What am I doing wrong? Not only are you doing your peoples' jobs for them, you're not empowering them to become self-sufficient. Here's a three-step process that will teach your people to take ownership of their jobs and help you get back on track with yours. 1. Set the stage. First, you need...

Are you more irritable and less patient with others? Do you feel disillusioned and no longer derive satisfaction from your accomplishments? Have your sleep or eating habits changed? Are you experiencing headaches or neck or lower back pain? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be suffering from job burnout. And, if it's any consolation, you're not alone. According to a nationwide survey by Career.com, a whopping 77 percent of workers say they feel burnout on the job. The causes might be: Working hard and longer due to staffing cuts or fears of losing your job. Lack of appreciation, recognition or reward for your efforts. Unclear or impossible job expectations. You're in the wrong job or profession.  Performing monotonous or unchallenging work. Working in a dysfunctional, chaotic or high pressure environment. Certain personality traits can also contribute to burnout. For example, you might be a perfectionist who wants to control or refuses to delegate tas...