Honing your life skills is rooted in the belief that you can become whatever you want to be in life if you prepare yourself properly. These skills are learned, and one must constantly train themselves to master them. Sometimes, we get distracted from developing our skills due to the complications of everyday life, but that’s… Read more »
This year, give your career a jumpstart by becoming a stronger team player. In order to boost your own career by contributing to the success of others. Yes, you must achieve your unique goals each year, but you simply can’t succeed if you don’t positively impact team outcomes. Never Miss A Deadline The best way… Read more »
The holidays bring on as much stress as they do joy for many of us, and when that’s coupled with the necessity to finish out the end of the year and meet those last few goals, your team may become distracted and run down. However, you can beat the holiday blues with a few simple… Read more »
Today’s post is about taking a fresh look at an area that we often take for granted. Sometimes, we work in teams without giving much thought about how well they are working together, or is there a better way? When your employees hear the word “teamwork,” what’s their reaction? Do they brighten at the thought… Read more »
We all have difficult times, and it’s often how we react that helps us get through them successfully. Creating a positive mental outlook can help immensely when those tough spots come along. So, what can you do to stay positive in the face of the negative? Look at your environment. Too often we surround ourselves… Read more »
We all have our moments or days, or weeks of self-doubt, where we feel as though we can’t do anything right, that we’ll never get ahead. However, before you decide your own fate and sell yourself short, look at a few ways to boost your own self-confidence. Realize you have a lot to offer and… Read more »
It used to be that employees could work a typical 9-to-5 shift and leave work at work. Nowadays, however, with the combination of higher global demands and technology, many employees work more than the standard 40-hour workweek. In addition, cell phones and email have made it so employers expect them to be on-call after hours…. Read more »
Think about your average workday for a minute. When does your energy sag? For some of us, it’s midmorning or afternoon, when the previous meal has worn off and the next one seems far away. You may find yourself distracted, irritable, tired or just plain hungry. To stave off those feelings, add a little healthy… Read more »
Let’s face it: work gets stressful. We all know this. And while many of us would like to take the time to get a massage or take a day off, we can’t always do that. Sometimes we need something in the moment as well. So, give yourself five minutes a few times during the day… Read more »
What are your core values? In other words, what do you stand for and why? Any company worth working for has a clear answer to this question — and you should as well. Do it both for your personal and professional self. Who are you and what do you stand for? What words or phrases… Read more »