Today’s work place is very competitive. You will need to have a variety of skills that will give you the competitive edge needed to succeed. You don’t have to work in an office to be familiar with the term “office politics.” Anyone who has ever had any job, anywhere, knows that the dynamics among those [...]
For an individual, procrastination may result in stress, a sense of guilt, the loss of personal productivity, the creation of crisis and the disapproval of others for not fulfilling one’s responsibilities or commitments. While it is normal for people to procrastinate to some degree, it becomes a problem when it impedes normal functioning. Procrastinators sabotage [...]
Public speaking can be very traumatic for some. I know that whenever I get up in front of a very large crowd, I go through a brief panic moment. It takes a lot of discipline, practice and preparation to get through those moments of uncertainty and provide a good presentation. In business, ineffective presentations can result [...]
Have you ever pursued a dream/goal you had in mind, but after one failure…gave up? Has anyone ever told you to give up on “that”, because you are not cut out for it? Do you have things in mind that you want to accomplish, but are afraid to take that step?
Whatever your skills or talents, [...]
In today’s competitive business world, an elevator speech is a great way to make your mark and demand attention. It is an important networking tool that can be used to market you, meet people, or connect with future business opportunities. It briefly and memorably introduces you, spotlights your distinctiveness, and focuses on the benefits you [...]
“Success is found in much smaller portions than most people realize. A hundredth of a second here or sometimes a tenth of a second there can determine the fastest man in the world. At times we live our lives on a paper-thin edge that barely separates greatness from mediocrity and success from failure.”-Michael Johnson, Olympic [...]
In today’s workplace, we have a four generation workforce, all sitting amongst each other, and although it is very exciting…it is not without challenges. Working with different generations requires patience and understanding because each generation brings new perspectives. We need to learn and value these new ideas, and embrace the changes that each new generation [...]
The secret of success is not just what people are taught in school. What matters most is not always academic excellence, and is not always the amount of technical know-how, or what school you received your degree from. In business, what often distinguishes star performers and star leaders from mediocre is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence [...]
If you want a quick and powerful lesson on leadership and teamwork, all you have to do is take a look at a flock of Geese. Start by asking this question….Why do geese fly in the shape of a “V”? After reading on and seeing why so…step back and think about how you can apply [...]
How many of you have heard employees within an organization say the famous phrase “It’s not my job?” Sometimes that phrase is supported by its close cousin “It’s not me, it’s them.” Sometimes employees ignore problems by not even blaming other people; they say things like “We can’t solve that issue because our computer system [...]
