Career Advice for College Graduates

May 30 , 2019

Most of the best career advice isn’t learned in school or discussed during formal annual reviews. They’re the priceless nuggets of wisdom you tend to learn through the school of hard knocks instead – sometimes too late. One of the best gifts that seasoned leaders can give to college graduates is...

Filed Under: ambition, Attitude, Behavior in the Workplace, Best Advice, accountability, Career Advice, Career & Money, Communication, Decision Making, Goals, Good Habits, Quick Tips, Skills, Success

Cycle for Survival Recap

February 12 , 2019

On Friday, February 8th, the Creative & Marketing division of Solomon Page participated in Cycle for Survival at Equinox Rockefeller Center. Over 15 of our employees cycled in effort to fundraise for cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering. We are grateful to be a part of a great cause and...

Filed Under: ambition, Attitude, company culture, Passion, What Inspires Me

7 Ways to Show Emotional Intelligence in a Job Interview

October 05 , 2018

Yes, having solid technical skills is important in landing a job, but maybe not as important as you might think. In fact, in a survey of more than 2,600 hiring managers and human resource professionals, 71% stated they valued emotional intelligence in an employee over IQ. What’s more, 75% said...

Filed Under: Attitude, Emotional Intelligence, how to act in a job interview, interview, Interviews, job interview, job interview behavior, job interview preparation, job market, Job Search, Personality, Professional Development

How to Boost Productivity During the Dog Days of Summer

July 12 , 2018

You may have loved your job when you started, but it’s not unusual to get in a rut. If you’re experiencing burnout, changing your mindset can bypass it, says Daniel M. Cable, author of Alive aWork: The Neuroscience of Helping Your People Love What They Do,during his interview with Stephanie...

Filed Under: Attitude, Behavior in the Workplace, behavior in the workplace, Distractions, distractions, Focus, Good Habits, good habits, Strategy, Organization, Productivity, productivity, Quick Tips, quick tips, summer, work

How to Fall Back in Love with Your Job

February 14 , 2018

With February upon us, staying immune to some variation of the "winter blues" becomes almost as difficult as avoiding the flu. A general sense of restlessness and discontent may try to worm its way into various facets of your life, including your career. Or, perhaps, after the buzz and excitement...

Filed Under: Attitude, Happiness, Psychology, Self Reflection

How to Network When You Aren't Sure What You Need

May 29 , 2017

Networking is something that makes a lot of people cringe—and understandably so. When people think of the word “networking,” images of forced and insincere flattery comes to mind.

Filed Under: Attitude, Networking, networking, Communication, communication, Confidence, Professional Development, professional development, relationships

5 Remarkably Powerful Phrases That Will Help You Get What You Want

January 04 , 2016

Would you like to be better at getting what you want from your employees, co-workers, customers, bosses, kids, and partner or spouse? Sometimes a change in wording is all you need.

Filed Under: Attitude, Communication, communication, Confidence, Good Habits, Strategy, Psychology

10 Ways to Become a More Confident Person

December 21 , 2015

With confidence, the world just seems like a better place, a sunny day where anything is possible. Without it, the darkness slowly creeps in and your mood begins to decline.

Filed Under: Attitude, Behavior in the Workplace, behavior in the workplace, Career Advice, Confidence, Good Habits, Strategy, Quick Tips, quick tips, Success

The Hard Truth About Soft Skills

November 30 , 2015

I have a serious issue with the term "soft skills." You know, those skills that the United States Department of Labor lists as Communication; Enthusiasm and Attitude; Teamwork; Networking; Problem Solving and Critical Thinking; and Professionalism. Every one of those skills is absolutely critical...

Filed Under: Attitude, Communication, communication, Strategy, Personality, personality, Professional Development

8 Secrets of the Boss Employees Genuinely Love to Work For

November 12 , 2015

I liked working for some of my bosses. But only one of them was a boss I genuinely loved to work for.

Filed Under: Attitude, Behavior in the Workplace, communication, good habits, Leadership, Professional Development, professional development, Relationships