The main reason for most of us to hold a job is to receive a steady paycheck and benefits, but the role your career plays in your life extends well beyond basic compensation. Many Americans spend 8-10 hours a day at work, and as such we tend to define who we are (or how we… Read more »
Success Magazine shared a great article today with 5 tips to help new managers really excel in their new role. These tips can help you as a new manager, or you can share them with the rising stars you know and mentor. Seeds of SUCCESS – Congrats Your the Boss, Now What?
You’ve found an advertised employment opportunity and have decided to apply. The job sounds perfect and you believe you possess the necessary skills. In order to apply for the job, you need to submit a resume so you decide to review your current one. If any of the following are present, you might want to… Read more »
It’s a brave move to quit your job, but there are times when this is a decision you have to make. As well as the potential financial pressure of quitting a job there can be a fear of the unknown. If you find work is casting a shadow over the rest of your life the… Read more »
Maintaining a level of organization in today’s workplace is no easy task. Many of us endure a flood of emails and the expectation of continual multi-tasking. It is tempting to sacrifice organization when managing a heavy workload. However, organizational skills can provide tremendous assistance in effectively managing your time, taming the email beast and maintaining… Read more »
Dr. Travis Bradberry recently shared tips for acing the 50 most common interview questions. You can view Dr. Travis Braberry’s full article on LinkedIn but below are some quick tips from his list to help you standout at your next interview! 1. Identify Your “Hook”Most hiring managers interview a lot of people. So many that… Read more »
Communication is key to all relationships, whether personal or professional. As such, effective communication is vital to any project’s success. The flow of information between project team members is like the lifeblood of a project. Any team in which the members don’t communicate well won’t be as productive, resulting in lose of money for the… Read more »
Is the stress of work life bogging you down? Have you been feeling like a hamster on a wheel—busy but getting nowhere? Life is too short to spend wound up with stress, or chronically living with a phantom on your shoulder saying you’re not good enough. Only you can decide how much stress you… Read more »
Most individuals don’t discuss empathy the general ability to understand, appreciate and relate to what other people are experiencing or feeling in business with particularly high frequency, but it is a trait that all successful business people should strive to develop and possess. Often confused with sympathy the ability to detect and react to the… Read more »
Planning is one major aspect of being a strong leader in business. There are many phases that go into planning that can be detrimental when overlooked. A solid leader is fully aware of all of the stages of planning, which include: maintaining flexibility, setting goals, developing action plans, developing commitments, tracking progress, and goal achievement…. Read more »
