Attitude Really Is Everything!

on May 03 in Workplace tagged by

In a recent interview with Mark Murphy, author of Hiring for Attitude, Dan Schawbel talks with Murphy about why attitude plays such an important role in the hiring process, why soft skills are necessary, and why so many new hires fail within 18 months. Continue reading “Attitude Really Is Everything!” »

Coping with the Realities of the Modern Workplace

on Apr 13 in Whiteboard Quick Tips tagged by

Is your organization still doing more with less? If so, you are not alone. The recession continues to hit many businesses hard, and while productivity is increased, it comes at a cost. The “new normal” of the modern workplace is filled with people who are feeling overworked, overwhelmed, and over-rushed. Their unrelenting pressures create personal and professional stress which can lead to burnout. If you are in a constant coping, coping, coping mode, you might benefit from the following tips… Continue reading “Coping with the Realities of the Modern Workplace” »

Making Small Differences to Create Big Change

on Apr 05 in Personal Development tagged by

Are you tired at work? Do you feel you are doing a million different tasks all at the same time and not getting anything done (or as much you’d like)? Working in this kind of steadfast manner every day can lead to burn out.

Tony Schwartz, CEO of The Energy Project, recently wrote an article demonstrating how technology has made it difficult for us to stay focused on one task at a time because it constantly interrupts us, splits our attention, and makes it difficult to fully engage in one activity through its completion. Are you guilty of taking your cell phone and perhaps laptop with you everywhere you go so you can stay connected during meetings, conference calls, and while you are driving? According to Schwartz, if “you’re partially engaged in multiple activities but rarely fully engaged in any one….you’re increasing the time it takes to finish that task by an average of 25 per cent.” Continue reading “Making Small Differences to Create Big Change” »

Phone, Email, or Face to Face?

on Mar 30 in employees tagged by

We’re all so busy at work that when it comes to checking off our list of “To Dos,” it’s easier to get things done the fastest way possible. We will send emails, text, and make phone calls before meeting in person because it’s easier and faster. However, the fastest way is not always the best way. When it comes to building relationships in our business, the only way to accomplish that is through people. And, the best way to get to know people in order to build those relationships is by meeting with them face to face. Continue reading “Phone, Email, or Face to Face?” »

Don’t Sabotage Your Career

on Mar 23 in Personal Development tagged by

We all want to be smart about our career, but sometimes we may lose sight and let our guard down endangering our own career goals. Megan Malugani, Monster Contributing Writer, recently wrote an article listing ways we can harm our careers. She offers workplace expert’s advice into how not to undermine your career growth. Continue reading “Don’t Sabotage Your Career” »

How Rude!

on Mar 13 in employees tagged by

It’s a tough world out there for most millennials. For the past several years, landing the first “real” job has required much hard work and some luck as well. Eager to be employed, eager to do well, and eager to succeed, millennials, once hired, often have leaders scratching their heads with confusion if not frustration. The fact that leaders and their young new-hires often do not see eye-to-eye when attempting communication demonstrates how much the context of what is polite communication has changed in the last century. Continue reading “How Rude!” »

Tips and Tactics to Replenish Your Emotional Energy

on Mar 09 in Whiteboard Quick Tips tagged by

If you are like most people, some days you wake up raring to go while other days you can barely drag yourself out of bed. The abundance of power you feel when you wake up reflects your natural born energy. When your emotional “fuel tank” is full, you have energy to give to your work, family, friends, and interests. If your emotional “fuel tank” is empty, you are in “no-go” mode. The good news is that you can learn to replenish your energy and have plenty of fuel for enjoying your life. Continue reading “Tips and Tactics to Replenish Your Emotional Energy” »

Keep Your Job – Don’t Lose Your Temper

on Feb 28 in Workplace tagged by

Have you ever lost it at work? Has a coworker or worse, your boss, ever pushed you over the edge and you lost your temper, blew it, or had an outburst? Don’t you wish you could take it back?

“Tension is running high in workplaces these days as fewer people take on more work, often for less pay. Whether or not you handle that tension gracefully, however, can make or break your career,” says Kelly Eggers in a recent relevant article. Continue reading “Keep Your Job – Don’t Lose Your Temper” »

Team Building…What’s in it for Me?

on Feb 16 in employees tagged by

Wouldn’t it be great if teams emerged fully formed and functioning at peak performance? Ah, that’s the dream, but in reality, every team begins as a group of babies who must learn to walk and talk together. After considerable learning and growing, the team gets clear about its identity and mission. Feeling rather pleased with the progress they have made, the awkward teenage years set in—full of angst, conflicts, misunderstandings, and upsets. This is a rough time for the team, its leader, and often the organization. Eventually, some lucky teams grow up and experience the pleasures of camaraderie, efficiency, effectiveness, esprit de corps, and high productivity. Continue reading “Team Building…What’s in it for Me?” »