ABC News reports that worker discontent and disengagement is on the rise. On Tuesday, ABC News shared a report by Gallup with its on-line readers explaining that “only 30 percent of US employees are engaged or inspired at work while 70 percent are not fully inspired.” Gallup’s report estimates that widespread disengagement in the office […]
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Hilarious Video – Can This Help Us to Communicate Better at Work too?
It’s not surprising that Jason Headley’s recent video, above, has gone viral. It’s a hilarious take on how difficult communication between two loving people can be. Those of us who are fixers want to fix! Those of us who are talkers want to be heard! We carry our need to be a fixer or a […]
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5 Weekend Activities to Ensure a Productive Work Week
Need ideas for your upcoming weekend? As we approach the half-way mark of 2013, it’s helpful to think about what we’ve accomplished thus far and how our weekend activities may be impacting our productivity during the work week. Below is a simple list to consider on Saturday and Sunday since taking notice of this advice […]
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Volunteering – It’s A Career Must
I just finished reading an article by Noble McIntyre entitled “The Hidden Benefits of Volunteering Your Time.” And I could not agree more. In fact, the benefits are so easily recognized, a more apt title might have been “The Glaringly Obvious Benefits of Volunteering.” The article lists common reasons to volunteer that relate to resume […]
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Procrastination in Self and Co-workers: What’s Driving Your Delaying?
Procrastination in Self and Co-workers: What’s Driving Your Delaying? Yesterday, while discussing individual decision-making in a 300-level college course called “Managing Behavior in Pubic Organizations,” the class started a great conversation about procrastination. Although I am given the title of instructor of this course, once again I had the pleasure of being schooled by one […]
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Find a Job than Makes You Happy!
On May 11, 2013, Former President Bill Clinton gave Howard University graduates some personal advice – he encouraged them to find a job that makes them happy by doing what they do best. Clinton followed up this advice with the acknowledgement that very few people world-wide are offered the opportunity to choose how to support themselves. Having self-determination regarding our […]
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A Little Bit Nervous? Perfect!
Nervousness can result from many things – a certain situation, a concern about being embarrassed, or a worry about forgetting information (remember having pre-exam fears that you’d forget everything you’d learned for a big test?) Most adults dread feeling nervous and are therefore tempted to eliminate situations that prompt nervousness and the sense of unease […]
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3 Tips for Preparing for a Big Interview
Careful preparation for a big interview or client meeting is critical to confidence and success. How do you prepare for potentially career-changing events? Below are three tips to help to build self-assurance, harness past success, and hit the bull’s-eye. Recognize that your non-verbal communication will speak louder than your verbal communication. Remember to sit straight and be alert in the waiting room and in the interview. Did […]
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In Today’s Team-Based World, Success Comes From Flexing Your Individuality
Do you bring your individuality to work every day? In today’s team-based corporate world we may forget to flex our individuality at work. Some believe this oversight is hurting the workplace. Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, argues that too much teamwork can actually be […]
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