The Cost of Conflict

November 10 , 2014

"Every conflict we face in life is rich with positive and negative potential. It can be a source of inspiration, enlightenment, learning, transformation, and growth - or rage, fear, shame, entrapment, and resistance. The choice is not up to our opponents, but to us, and our willingness to face and...

Filed Under: ambition, Behavior in the Workplace, behavior in the workplace, Success, success, Your Career, your career

How To Be More Organized At Work

November 06 , 2014

Organization is a pain, but the simple truth of the matter is organized people get more done. Why? Generally speaking, they have better time management, live with less mess and get in less trouble. If you want to decrease the mistakes you make and stop getting in your own way the only real option...

Filed Under: Career Advice, Strategy, Productivity, productivity, Quick Tips, quick tips

Do You Have These 4 Soft-People Skills?

November 03 , 2014

Have you worked with or for a person with a strong leader-type personality? They’re adept in driving for results and measuring performance. They have no issue delivering hard feedback or making tough decisions. At times however, their sharp edge becomes a limitation. They haven’t spent much time...

Filed Under: Personality, personality, Skills, skills, Social Impact, Success, success

10 Ways Halloween Is Like Your Career

October 30 , 2014

Filed Under: creativity, Halloween, Holidays, Your Career, your career

Are You A Creative Thinker?

October 27 , 2014

We are the facilitators of our own creative evolution– Bill Hicks

Filed Under: creativity, Strategy, Personality, personality, Self Reflection

Time Management: 4 Keys To Avoiding Work-Related Stress

October 23 , 2014

In some workplaces, stress is considered normal. However, excessive stress may negatively affect your productivity and personal health. The way you deal with stress can make a difference. Many people assume that they don’t have any control over their work environment. Yes, you can’t control...

Filed Under: Good Habits, good habits, Happiness, stress, Productivity, productivity, Stress

5 Reasons to 'WHY' say ‘NO’

October 20 , 2014

Are you over-stressed, over-scheduled and under-delivering be it at work or home? The reason is not you, but your attitude of saying ‘YES’ to everything that comes your way.

Filed Under: Attitude, Behavior in the Workplace, behavior in the workplace, Communication, communication, Decision Making, decision making

Self-Promotion: The Key to Getting Ahead

October 16 , 2014

People love their causes…those things you believe in so strongly that you’ll passionately advocate for them. My heartfelt cause is my son, who has autism. When he was growing up, I'd move mountains to get him the best treatment and care possible. I wouldn't think twice to ask for an appointment, a...

Filed Under: Best Advice, best advice, Branding, branding, Career Advice, Your Career, your career

5 Simple Exercises to Break your Patterns

October 13 , 2014

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. This wonderful quote of Leon C. Megginson is still so relevant in our fast changing world. That's why it's important for you to break your routines once...

Filed Under: Strategy, Psychology, psychology, Quick Tips, quick tips, Your Career, your career

The Three Secrets to Engagement

October 09 , 2014

Companies are taking an increasing interest in employee engagement, and rightly so. Studies continue to emphasize the correlation between levels of engagement and levels of productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

Filed Under: Best Advice, best advice, Professional Development, professional development, Social Impact, Your Career, your career