Why set goals? The answer is simple: because you want to succeed. And that’s where almost anything goal-related ceases to be easy. Think about when you’ve set New Year’s resolutions. How did those work for…

This time of year brings performance reviews, which are a pain. Here are feedback examples that will help you and your employee. Even though the annual performance review is still alive, it’s on its way…

My goals in this post are two-fold: to help you improve your writing in an email and to show you how to give feedback to someone on their written product. Here is an email a…

Did you know you can program your brain? When was the last time you watched a scary movie right before bed, then dreamt about something scary during the night? I love to watch or read…

As you move up in your career, you’ll find it helpful to expand your mind and your thinking by learning from others. A great way to do that is to find quotes that speak to…

Improving communication skills has been one of the top objectives for any client I’ve worked with, whether it’s coaching an executive or mentoring a young professional. Yet communication is always referred to as a soft…

Establishing your personal values, your core values, is a great exercise in understanding yourself better. Once you know your values, you know what you will accept and what you won’t. Your values are the essence…

Are you one of those people who just can’t say no when someone asks you to do something? I used to have that problem, particularly as a mom who worked from home. If something needed…

Fact: Nobody likes doing performance appraisals. But they are one of those things you just have to do if you have a job. In this blog post, I’m going to share some insider secrets to…

Are you thinking about how cool it would be to work at a startup? How startups are exciting and flexible and cutting edge? Before you quit your day job, see if you have the right…

You’ve heard it before: Most people are more afraid of public speaking than they are of dying. Those folks suffer from glossophobia. In this blog post, I’ll share speech tips that will help you become…

Do you experience mysterious conversations with introverts? Here’s one from just the other day. Jay and I were watching TV when a commercial came on promoting Charlotte, NC, as a tourist destination. Jay said, “Charlotte’s…

Clarity is my buzzword for this week’s compilation of articles that will help you better understand how to think through some critical topics. Clarity about a promotion Ask good questions before accepting that promotion. Many…

Welcome to MentorLoft.com, a site dedicated to helping you take charge of your career through the benefits of mentoring. Before we get into details, think about this. Your boss, your supervisor, even your CEO were…

Knowing how to ask good questions saved me at least $1500 today. Asking good questions can save you time as well as money. You can learn how to do this, too. Read on. Ask Good…

Learn sales skills? I can hear the screams now: I am not in sales! can’t sell! hate sales! I used to say the same thing. The reality is that regardless of your job, you need…

When someone offers “a word to the wise,” it’s smart to heed what they’re saying. Remember your mother reminding you to say “please” and “thank you?” She knew what she was talking about. I’m embarrassed…

Have you ever sat through a training session and been bombarded with Powerpoint slides and lots of numbers? Was someone actually expecting you to learn from that experience? If you want to get smarter, follow…

© Pamela A. Scott, MentorLoft.com 2016 Have you ever worked for a boss that just made you miserable? Was he a bully who put people down, screamed at employees, and was never happy with anything?…

Without a doubt, team development is one of the toughest challenges I’ve ever taken on. When I worked at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), I volunteered to lead a team for a work project. I…

I recently came across an article that says it’s performance appraisal time. That all depends on what schedule your company has for performance appraisals—and how well your boss meets that schedule. Regardless of the schedule,…

As you know, we all have the same 24 hours, 7 days a week. But some people are much better at managing their time than others. This post gives you time management tips that can…

This is a blog post I wrote for my executive coaching clients. It came from a real experience of one boss’s need to create a sense of urgency in a staffer. Young professionals, keep this…