Category: Career
5 Ways to Be Happier at Work
There are a lot of articles and ideas about making the workplace more productive, but who is talking about making the workplace a happier place? Since we spend a third of our lives there, maybe we should spend just a few more minutes thinking and talking about that. And whileRead More
If You Care About People, The Medical Field Needs You More Than Ever
About a year ago, a thousand kids were asked what they wanted to be when they grew up. As with all surveys, this one leaves us with a lot of unanswered questions. Just over half the respondents provided the top ten jobs. We do not know anything about the incomeRead More
5 Traits to Adopt For Success
In his book The Corner Office and his popular New York Times Sunday Business column of the same name, Adam Bryant interviewed more than 70 CEOs from major international corporations to find out their secret to success. What he found was that they shared a number of key qualities thatRead More
3 Steps to a Healthier Work-Life Balance
Staying at the office late on a Friday for the third time this month? Spending more time on the weekend dealing with work issues than relaxing? Frequently getting stuck doing the work of other people in the office? You may be suffering from the absence of clear and healthy boundariesRead More
How to Achieve Your Career Dream
We all need a little bit of extra help sometimes to move our career aspirations from dreams to reality. Often times we look in books or school, but there are other places to look. Do you know people that have had great success with a coach at work while othersRead More
4 Reasons to Do an Exit Interview (And When To Skip It)
So you’ve given notice that you’re quitting your job and moving to your dream job across the street. Well, at least you’re moving. Your manager has asked you to be part of an exit interview process. Your first reaction is, Why do I care? I’m not going to be here.Read More
How to Set & Reach Your Goals
Do you feel stuck in your job or your life? Are you growing a bit stale and stagnant? Maybe it’s time to move onward and upward, but you don’t really know how to get there? Then perhaps what you’re missing is a personal growth plan. A personal growth plan isRead More
5 Ways to Find Motivation at Work
Are you sleepwalking through your workday? You’re not alone. Studies show that scores of employees aren’t actively engaged at work for a variety of reasons, which results in poor productivity and a sinking bottom line. The ownership of employee engagement typically starts at the top. Executive leadership and management shouldRead More