Griffin Method Articles
Career Strategy, Leadership & Reinvention
Expert insights, actionable tools, and mindset shifts help you lead with clarity, pivot confidently, and intentionally grow your career.
What To Do When You Get Negative Feedback
So you got some tough-to-swallow feedback from a superior at work, a client, or a partner. Yikes. There’s nothing like critical feedback to knock you down a few pegs and invite the self-doubt monster to creep into your day…
Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap
It's natural to make comparisons. Social comparisons are often how we think we create certainty. How frequently do you find yourself measuring others against your standards? While competition can drive us to excel, comparison often leaves us feeling inadequate, and we measure ourselves against others…
Does your zipper require attention?
I recently had a very high-profile meeting with a media company CEO. We were seated on the couch in her expansive NYC office. About 15 minutes into the meeting, I felt this weird starched material scratching my forearm. It was the washing instructions tag on my blouse…
Stop calling them 'Soft': Embracing the Essential Skills for Leadership and Success
Stop calling them soft skills. They are essential skills. 'Soft skills' makes me think of doughy hands. Fluffy knits. Laundry soap. Why do we call them soft skills?…
Navigating Uncertainty in Leadership
Navigating uncertainty while leading your team can be daunting, primarily when decision-making rests heavily on your shoulders. The pressure mounts as the executive leadership team and your team eagerly await your guidance and next steps. You always know the way forward; it's part of your brand…
Are You a Decision-Maker or Decision-Delayer?
Ever find yourself in the throes of the dreaded "I-don't-know" syndrome? Staring into the endless choices, wondering, "What do I want to do next?" "Should I take this job?" or even "What if I can't stand the [insert any terrifying variable: people, role, workload, you name it]?"…
Unconscious Expectations vs. Strategic Readiness: Navigating Career Twists and Turns
We all have conscious expectations. It’s very human and very common. When I worked for an employer I expected that if I showed up, and delivered the work I would get cash and benefits in exchange for the value I created.
Navigating Loss in the Workplace
I’ve been curious lately about why we don’t talk about the impact of losing a loved one while we are in the workplace.
How to Work Through Criticism
So you got some tough-to-swallow feedback from a boss, client, or partner. Yikes. There’s nothing like critical feedback to knock you down a few pegs and invite the self-doubt monster to creep its way into your day.
Effective Strategies for Dealing with Conversational Narcissists
I’ve talked about narcissists before. My podcast episode on how to survive the office narcissist has racked up thousands of downloads.
The Call is Coming From Inside The House
Everyone is talking about uncertainty. The world, economy, the environment, the job market. You may have a job, yet you feel the anxiety creeping in.
How to Leverage Data for Crafting a Compelling Career Narrative
Early in my career, I had the privilege of crossing paths with a seasoned leader at the company who dropped a nugget of wisdom that hit me like a bolt of lightning: "So what are you making this mean?"
Crafting Your Life-Work Balance
The notion of work-life balance has long been a sought-after ideal. I like to call it life-work balance. Your colleague, spouse, or CEO may require different needs.
Power of Persistence (ahem.. especially when nothing seems to be working)
Success expectancy is like being happy for others while secretly wondering why your share of success seems to be MIA.
What to Do About Workplace Conflict
Tension crackles in the air. Arguments ignite. Passive-aggressive comments pierce through conversations. Workplace conflict is an undeniable reality.
Beyond the Resume. Let's Master Storytelling.
It's time to go beyond the traditional resume and master the art of storytelling in today's dynamic job market.
Validation is For Parking
It exudes innocence, purity, and sincerity. All you desire is for them to appreciate and admire your work. You crave their validation. You hold onto hope for it.
How to Deal with Copycats
Last week you shared your idea; today, they share and own it as if it’s theirs—no credit, attribution, or Trackback. So what do you do? Maybe nothing. Maybe something.
The Perfect Job Interview...Doesn't Exist
Lawd…. knows we’ve all been there. It’s the morning of the interview, and you are a little nervous but feel good. You’ve planned your outfit even though they will only see you from the waist up.
Rethinking Failure in Today's Job Market
When you think of the last time you experienced a failure, what comes up for you?