You’re bored out of your mind and can’t see an obvious next step within your current employer. You might be stuck behind an ungrateful boss, or perhaps you’ve just been doing the same job too long. No matter the details, that feeling of “being stuck” saps your energy and makes you feel like there is no hope […]
I thought it was about time I wrote a bestseller, but couldn’t come up with any very good ideas. Then I realised that I didn’t have to. I could hitch a ride on Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” It’s a great book, but Covey only covered half the topic. He talks about […]
I recently came across a Pantene ad that went viral in June. Besides highlighting the flawless and beautiful hair of the actresses, it features multiple situations where women unnecessarily say “sorry” — a verbal tic that, for many women, has become entrenched in everyday conversation. In scene after scene of the ad, women are shown apologizing for a series of […]
The ubiquity of email means that everyone in business, from lords of finance to programmers who dream in code, needs to write intelligently. By using simple, clear, precise language, and following a few other basic writing rules, you can become a better communicator and improve the prospects for your career. “Clarity is the most important […]
One of the biggest risks to your career is when you get a new boss. Gone is the understanding of your performance and contribution and the good working relationship you had with your previous manager. Now you have to start all over again. © ArtFamily – Fotolia.com Even worse, sometimes that new boss was hired […]
Google values and invests in its employees. It provides resources like free meals and in-house dry cleaning to save their time and improve their health and productivity. Jonathan Rosenberg. It “defaults to open,” to prove it trusts employees, and encourages them to work on projects they feel passionate about. By investing in employees and giving them mission-driven […]
Donna asks: How do you get taken seriously when you’re job hunting in your mid-60’s? Calita asks: How do I find a fulfilling job? I am 53. Nancy asks: How does one find work/jobs for people over 40 who are labeled overqualified but under-experienced in their field? I host a monthly radio show to answer […]
Working in a focused way can greatly boost our productivity. It also helps us stay calm, as we tackle tasks with our full attention rather than flitting from thing to thing. Here are some ways to regain your focus and combat distractions. 1- List it Lists help because we don’t have to keep everything in […]
Women are still not equally represented in the most senior leadership and executive roles in business. And one key question remains: Why? First, consider the facts, provided by Judith Warner, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and a columnist for Time.com. Although they hold […]
It’s easy for a calm debate to turn ugly. When this happens, it’s almost impossible to persuade your opponent. We created an infographic of the most successful tactics to help you get your point across in a courteous and educated way. Like this Article ?? Share it ! First Sun Consulting, LLC- Outplacement/Executive Coaching Services, […]