Why You Should Listen, Even If Others Don't

November 17 , 2014

The odds are very good that the last person to whom you spoke barely heard anything you said. Don't take it personally - most people just don't listen.

Filed Under: Career Advice, Communication, communication, Good Habits, good habits, Skills, skills

How To Stay Focused In A Distracting Workplace

November 14 , 2014

If you’re struggling to concentrate in a crowded office, there are a few simple things you can do to weed out distractions and get back to your work.

Filed Under: Focus, focus, Good Habits, good habits, Productivity, productivity, Your Career, your career

How To Make Friends With Ambitious People

November 13 , 2014

If you’re trying to take yourself and your life to the next level, it makes a lot of sense to aim higher when it comes to making friends. The right friends will support you emotional and provide practical help along the way.

Filed Under: ambition, Professional Development, professional development, Quick Tips, quick tips, Skills, skills

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