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At some point in time, you will work for a bad boss. Chances are you already have. But I find that people are their own worst boss. We have much more control over things that can enhance or detract from … Read more
When it is time to quit your job, be smart and strategic about it. People know people and some industries are smaller than others. You never know when you will need the reference of a former employer or co-worker.
Regularly asking yourself tough questions is an agile and lightweight way of keeping yourself aligned and progressing your goals. Asking yourself questions is great for self-reflection. Self-reflection is necessary when you are working on improving yourself. As a result of … Read more
There are jerks all around us. Why does it seem that being a jerk is what it takes to succeed? Do nice guys really finish last? There are certainly people everywhere who are out for themselves. People who are willing … Read more
What will define a high-potential employee as the workplace continues to evolve? The speed at which business is changing continues to accelerate. What it takes to achieve success has and continues to evolve. To keep up with these changes and … Read more
I still get amazed at people’s lack of drive towards professional development. No matter what role you are in, you should always make time for professional development. This can be as simple as reading a business book or attending free … Read more
Have you ever started a new job and someone tells you to watch out for so and so because they (insert any negative adjective). Sometimes badmouthing someone can happen in an interview where the hiring manager tells you about specific people’s deficiencies … Read more
A job interview is bi-directional and many job seekers forget that. Every good hiring manager ends the interview by asking “what questions do you have for me”. Regardless of how well you demonstrated your capabilities or fit for the job … Read more
It is essential to learn how to receive feedback because it is up to you if you take it in and put it into practice. When you receive feedback, there are a lot of things that go through your mind. … Read more
The conversations you have with yourself are vital and far more important than the conversations you have with those around you. The best part of the conversations you have with yourself is that you are in total control of that … Read more
While scrolling through my Twitter feed I happened upon the quote “you give life to what you give energy to”. This caused me to think about all of life’s distractions. Focusing your energy on other people’s drama takes it away … Read more
Being in love with your nice boss isn’t about Valentine’s kind of love. It is the “I love that my boss is so easy on me” or “my boss leaves me alone to do my own thing.” Let’s face it; … Read more