Celebrating the holidays at work is becoming increasingly complex. Here are a few simple seasonal suggestions that may help you demonstrate respect for different cultures, avoid the appearance of favoritism and keep gift-giving appropriate for the relationship. Give cards that say “Happy Holidays” or “Happy New Year!” minus the obvious Christmas imagery. Those […]
Read More →Whether you’re going to your own company’s holiday party, your significant other’s, or something thrown by a client or colleague, remember these important survival tips: 1) Dress appropriately. The parts of you that shouldn’t be shown at work also shouldn’t be shown at the company parties, even if the party is on Saturday night. […]
Read More →In the workplace, and in our personal lives, we tend to come to conclusions and develop opinions quickly. We get attached to our conception of the matter at hand, believing we have the answer. Our reaction to others’ ideas can convey, “I’m right, you’re wrong.” We can benefit from being less vested in […]
Read More →During a dinner conversation, a friend talked about how much she hates the Atlantic City Expressway. She said she never takes it; she hates it. The intensity of her disdain – verbal and nonverbal – for the AC Expressway was palpable. It sat at the table like an undesirable guest determined to ruin […]
Read More →Abraham Maslow’s approach to psychology was unique. He was the man responsible for identifying our “Hierarchy of Needs,” which describes how human beings prioritize getting their needs met. His diagram placed the most pressing “psychological” or basic needs at the bottom of the pyramid. Breathing, food, water, sex and sleep are among the basic needs […]
Read More →When unwanted results show up, and they always do, where do you put your energy and attention? On the problem or the solution? If you’re like the majority of people, in your personal and professional life, the things you don’t want end up captivating you. You think about them. Talk about them. Wrestle with them. […]
Read More →Dr. Maya Angelou lived a noteworthy life. There is no question that her teachings and way of being positively affected the lives of many people around the world. In one of her quotes that I treasure, she said: “One isn’t’ necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice […]
Read More →To be happy and feel fulfilled, we have to Master our life. To achieve that goal, we have to dis-identify with limiting beliefs – I call them LIES. LIES are Labels, Illusions, Excuses and Stories that dash our hopes and dreams and diminish our potential for excellence. Instead of living LIES, make self-mastery – your ability […]
Read More →Dr. Maya Angelou lived a noteworthy life. Her teachings and way of being positively affected the lives of many people, around the world. In one of her quotes I treasure, she said: “One isn’t’ necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We […]
Read More →Following through with a desired change in behavior can be a challenge. Sometimes, its as simple as forgetting what you said you would do. For example, I recently decided to drastically reduce my intake of processed sugar because I feel SOOOO good when I don’t eat it. But, here’s the rub: I’m not always conscious […]
Read More →Frequently, when conducting data gathering interviews for qualitative 360s, I’ve noticed raters self-reflecting and assessing their own behavior. The conversation makes them think. In a recent interview, the boss was describing the person he was rating as “easily distracted.” All the while, the boss’ computer was dinging, signaling the arrival of email. Each time it […]
Read More →Pessimism can do more than turn people off, it can impact your health.
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Read More →Effective self-management is the foundation of success. Assess the way you manage your energy, time and talent.
Read More →Remember when your mother told you to sit up straight? She knew what she was talking about. Research has validated her good advice. Adoree Durayappah’s article in Psychology Today points out that when a person adopts the upright posture Mom always encouraged, they act in ways that represent power. And interestingly, as the article points […]
Read More →Do you apologize for everything? For mistakes others make? For expressing an opinion that might be unpopular? For walking into a room? Do you take the blame for things that have nothing to do with you? Or when something is clearly someone else’s fault? If you over-apologize, you’re not alone. For women, it’s very common […]
Read More →Do you ever feel like you’re not really competent, but everyone else is? Do you sometimes feel like you’re acting as if you belong, but you don’t. Figure that it won’t be long until you’re found out? When others praise your work or compliment you, do you doubt their sincerity or feel like the recognition […]
Read More →Do you have the same mindset as Earvin “Magic” Johnson? He says, “I am a businessman. This is what I do each and every day. I love it. I love coming to work. I never have a bad day.” Do you feel the same way? Do you love your work? Daily, do you get up […]
Read More →In the UK, they dubbed it “Fail Friday.” Friday, January 24th was the day they predicted the Brit’s collective willpower would wain and resolutions would be broken. Only 3 percent, the “Independent” article says, are likely to keep their resolutions for the entire year. In Canada, CTV’s story “Making, Breaking New Year’s Resolutions an Annual […]
Read More →This year, Today Show’s Natalie Morales said her 2014 resolution is to live in the present. She said it so fast, that I’m not sure she even took it seriously. Living in the present sounds like such a simple goal – unless you’ve tried to achieve it. If you have, you know how difficult fully […]
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