Eliminating Burnout
Has your life become too complicated? Between telephones, cell phones, voicemail, e-mail, and text messaging, we’ve never been more accessible–and more prone to interruption. Add job and family responsibilities, and it’s enough to make you feel overwhelmed! Here are some ways you can eliminate burnout and get back on track: Practice extreme self-care. When you Read more »
Positive Thinking Leads to Career Success
I don’t know about you, but quite frankly I’m sick of hearing about the tough economy. So today, we’re going to focus on 5 ways to turn negative thoughts into positive action. You have a lot of potential – start recognizing it! You may not be built like Arnold Schwarzenegger or be mistaken for a Read more »
How to Dress for Your Interview
Candidate A had the exact skill set the company is looking for. He nailed every interview question. He shared specific examples of how his skills and experience can be applied in this position. He left feeling confident. Candidate B had most of the skills needed. He stumbled on one or two questions but overall did Read more »
How to Approach Your Job Interview
Having the right interview approach can be the difference between landing the job and coming in second. The first step is to cover the basics. Prepare for the interview carefully and well in advance. Ensure you’ve done your homework ahead of time so you can easily answer all kinds of commonly asked questions–and you’ve practiced Read more »
Providing Effective Employee Feedback
As managers, we intuitively know that giving and getting honest feedback is essential to grow and develop, and to build successful organizations. So why is it that many of us put off giving feedback to our employees? Maybe it’s because there are so many ways to mess it up. Here are some common feedback mistakes: Read more »