In Sara Fabian’s Success.com article, “7 Life Truths I Wish I Knew Sooner,” she shares her seven truths, beginning with: Loving my whole self – mind, body and soul – is not selfish. Rather, it’s necessary for a healthy life. Perfection is pure fiction. She quotes John C. Maxwell, who said “Sometimes we win, sometimes […]
Read More →As more and more companies allow employees to work remotely, chances are you may have the opportunity to do so. FlexJobs.com recommends asking yourself three questions before you say, “Yes.” Why do you want to work from home? Do you want to work in your pajamas and conduct business from bed? If so, you’re not […]
Read More →Research conducted at University of Buffalo School of Management confirms that gender bias is still a big issue for women seeking c-level positions. Communal, nurturing traits that women are more likely to display aren’t viewed as leader-like. We still award dominating male behaviors with leadership roles, even when team-building skills are lacking. If you’re a […]
Read More →To be viewed as more valuable to a current or future employer, be proactive about increasing your skills portfolio. If you’re seeking a salary increase, a promotion or a new job, it’s important to demonstrate that you’re not afraid to challenge your own growth potential. Do so by being on a constant lookout for your […]
Read More → Working for someone you believe is a bad boss is extraordinarily difficult. Some people stay in these awful situations, others leave in search of a more satisfying work environment. But before you start floating your resume, consider Mary Abbajay’s simple advice. The author of “Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work and […]
Read More →In a recent New York Times interview, Mary Abbajay, the author of “Managing Up, How to Move Up, Win at Work and Succeed With Any Type of Boss,” gave these examples of three types of bad bosses. There’s the “ghost boss” who rarely communicates with you and never seems to be around. The “seagull boss” […]
Read More →It may not surprise you to hear that only 26 percent of c-level positions at S&P 500 companies are held by women. According to research conducted at University of Buffalo School of Management, men are still more likely to be perceived as leaders than women. The researchers point to societal pressure and differences in personality […]
Read More →One of the core messages in my book, LIES That Limit, and when I speak, is to follow your sense of purpose and allow it to guide your life. But, you and I don’t have a single purpose. In a TedTalk, Career Coach Emilie Wapnick introduces the concept of the “multipotentialite.” These are people with […]
Read More → If you aspire to become a leader, but your title is still something less, Forbes.com contributor William Arruda offers these five tips to help others see you in a leadership role. Master the mindset. Look way beyond your to-do list to the bigger picture. Think of ways you and the work you do can […]
Read More →If your company is hiring and the job posting doesn’t include a salary range, you may be turning off good candidates. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, 70% of job seekers surveyed by LinkedIn said they want to know salary information up front. Glassdoor.com backs this up with their survey — 76% of […]
Read More → In my book, LIES That Limit, and when I speak to audiences, my goal is to help people let go of limiting beliefs and strengthen their belief in themselves. Success.com contributor John Addison offers 5 ways to bolster belief in yourself. Examine your thoughts. They are shaped by the people you spend time with […]
Read More → A recent New York Times article explored ways our peers influence us. The article contends that if we surround ourselves with positive people who are committed to healthy lifestyles and who support each other, we are more likely to behave similarly. In Okinawa, Japan, these kinds of communities are set up deliberately. And it’s […]
Read More → One thing we all have in common is that at some point, we will face obstacles. We will be tempted to turn back, negating the progress we’ve made. Yet, within each of us is the capacity to persevere. We, each of us, find that strength in different ways and places. Success.com contributor John Addison […]
Read More →If public speaking freaks you out, here are four rituals that Harvard Business Review Contributor Nancy Duarte says can pump you up, or calm you down. The Empathy Ritual can help you connect to your audience. Get to know your audience by working the room before you speak. Or sit in the audience seats looking […]
Read More →When updating your resume, you might be wondering how far back you should go, or how much should you pump yourself up. If you’re in the process of readying your resume for immediate distribution, Forbes.com contributor Liz Ryan offers a list of things you can remove. Any self-praising language like “savvy” or “senior-level. Ryan says […]
Read More → Are you brushing up your resume? Wondering what stale or useless information can go? Forbes.com contributor Liz Ryan has some answers. Leave your street address off. Ryan says all you need at the top is your name in larger than average type and your city and state right below in a normal font size. […]
Read More → If you’re a manager, the probability is high that some members of your team have or will experience burnout. According to Gallup, two thirds of people they studied reported burnout to some degree. Here are 5 things Gallup says managers can do about it. Listen to work related problems. Active listening is an effective […]
Read More →Recent articles on Gallup.com looked at employee burnout. Its effects costs companies big dollars and cents. On the surface, it might appear that demand for high productivity is to blame, but according to Gallup, the problem is more about how people are managed. What are five top things that lead to employee burnout? Unfair treatment: […]
Read More → We all know that employee burnout is real. And it comes with significant costs to organizations. According to a recent Gallup study of 7,500 full time employees, two thirds have experienced burnout to some degree. Burned out employees take more sick days, are more likely to be looking for a new job, have low […]
Read More → Success.com contributor Tom Bilyeu offers tips on how to up-end our human tendency to be critical of self and others. He encourages us to recognize our triggers and choose our reactions. For example, replace the tendency to criticize with compliments. Why? Because criticism doesn’t work so well in interpersonal relationships. So, resist the tendency […]
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