The Tough Truth for #Job Seekers, she says: Even if you Play all of your Best Cards, Chances are you will be Stopped at the Gate at Least 50% of the Time. But it’s essential to keep plugging beyond simply sending your résumé through an automated website or via email. “If you do nothing, nothing […]
Death in the #Workplace is an Especially Awkward Manifestation of Our Society’s General Discomfort with Grief. “When we’re in a properly functioning workplace, we have boundaries between ourselves and others in the way we dress, in the way we speak to each other and in the way we behave,” says Smith. “For example, when people […]
“You’ve Got to Learn to Take the Time to Get People to Know Who You are, Both Inside & Outside of Work,” Licitra explains. That Means Approaching #Senior Colleagues to Chat. Everybody agrees that #Networking matters. It matters for getting #Jobs. It matters for being good at those jobs. It matters for finding mentors, sponsors, […]
“Most of us remember our first days at every job because of the heightened pressure to impress,” says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and author of “Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant; How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job.” “But you can reduce your anxiety by being as meticulous in planning your […]
So, What Do you Do if you’re a #CEO looking to Grow your #Business in a World where Generation Y is Taking Over? When you Look at it through that Lens, the Question Simply Becomes One of Commitment. Are you committed to your long-held beliefs about what’s right and wrong in the workplace? Or are […]
According to the Associated Press, the largest bank in the U.S., JPMorgan Chase, has ended voicemail services for about half of its 136,000 consumer bank employees. “We realized that hardly anyone uses voicemail anymore, because we are carrying something in our pockets that get texts, e-mail or a phone call to you,” said consumer and […]
“I suspect we’re going to see More & More Companies Moving this Way, in the Same way We’ve Seen more Companies Moving to Embrace Agility,” he says. “Look at Companies in the ’50s vs Today. They’re Radically Different. I think this is the direction it’s going.” – author, Brian Robertson Online retailer Zappos began […]
Decades of research now point to emotional intelligence as being the critical factor that sets star performers apart from the rest of the pack. The connection is so strong that 90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence. When emotional intelligence (EQ) first appeared to the masses, it served as the missing link in a […]
#Networking Events plant the seeds of a professional relationship, but it’s up to you to show your commitment, trustworthiness and competence as you patiently cultivate the relationship. Eventually, your commitment and credibility will lead to a growth in your popularity. Relationships take time to grow. The Supremes understood this well when they sang, “You can’t […]
Most successful people are keenly aware of the typical Monday-morning workplace dynamic of unanticipated events, overflow of communications, and general chaos. “But after weathering hundreds of them, they realize they must gain control and stay upbeat,” Taylor explains. “They take extra steps to compensate for this busy time of the week, and apply their best […]