Category: Job Seekers

You were passed over for that promotion. You were never called in for that interview. You thought that, by this point, you’d be much further along in your career. Where did things go wrong? It’s natural to be disheartened, frustrated, even a little confused when your career feels like it’s off the rails – especially…

Disagreements. Squabbles. Confrontations. When people work with people, they disagree from time to time. But while a certain amount of “head bumping” is natural (even healthy), workplace conflict can quickly escalate into full-blown battles, leading to: loss of synergy and productivity; higher turnover and attrition (due to a toxic culture); damage to your organization’s reputation…

Tired of “dime a dozen” time-management tips? Looking for fresh ways to consistently perform at a higher level? Maybe all you need to do is adopt a few new habits. Regardless of their profession, experience or level of seniority, all successful people have one thing in common: they practice habits which match their focus and…

You could be chosen for a high-profile project. You could land a promotion. You could find a better job. …and then you’d be happy, right? Not necessarily, according to research by Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage. While living, researching and lecturing at Harvard University, Achor spent over a decade studying the link between…

You could be chosen for a high-profile project. You could land a promotion. You could find a better job. …and then you’d be happy, right? Not necessarily, according to research by Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage. While living, researching and lecturing at Harvard University, Achor spent over a decade studying the link between…

Ever wonder why: You’re being passed over for promotions? Your team members aren’t more receptive to your ideas? You’re not asked to join special project teams or to spearhead new initiatives at work? Maybe your bad habits are holding you back. Nobody’s perfect, and we all have idiosyncrasies that occasionally make us challenging to work…

“She’s so intelligent; I’ll never be as smart as her.” “He’s so creative; why can’t I think that way?” “She’s so disciplined; I wish I could exhibit that kind of control and perseverance.” Are you great at finding amazing qualities in your colleagues, family and friends – but incredibly tough on yourself? It’s human nature.…

If you’re on the job hunt, you’ve doubtless heard cautionary advice about revealing TMI during an interview: trashing a former boss discussing personal finances dishing about your love life Yikes – makes us cringe just thinking about it. But once you’ve landed the position, all bets are off – right? No way! To ensure your…

In any aspect of your life – your career, fitness, relationships, finances – success really boils down to two things: Doing the right things. Not doing the wrong things. While we’ve written extensively about doing the “right” things to become more successful (like this post on instilling healthy habits), that success won’t materialize if you…

Sure, you hear the words coming out of their mouths. But are you really listening to what employees and other managers are saying? Great listening behaviors enhance your ability to lead, motivate and perform, but it takes more than functioning ears to be an effective listener. If you’d like to improve your skills in this…