Tis the season when many of us plan to attend company office holiday parties. There will be lots of food and drink to enjoy while chatting it up with fellow co-workers. Should I stick to the egg nog or indulge in a glass of wine? Should I
Read more →As a teen, my mother would constantly nag me with the popular saying: “Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today” with regard to cleaning my room, closet, writing a thank you note or whatever chore I’d rather put off. And as much as I
Read more →Going to school and getting your college degree in a specialized field are the technical skills you’ll obviously need when applying for that job. Mix it with experience, training, knowledge and even a post graduate degree, and you’re sure to get hired, right. Wrong. In today’s fast-paced,
Read more →At some point in your professional career you’ll be tasked with making a presentation. For some this is easy peasy. For the majority, not so much. According to a 2014 nationwide poll conducted by Chapman University Study on American Fears, public speaking ranks in the top five
Read more →Admit it: At least once in your dining experiences, you’ve really wanted to tell the parents at a nearby table to teach their kids some manners. Continue reading.
Read more →Communicating clearly and effectively is a core leadership competency. It’s fundamental for achieving business goals. No business, no organization can exist without good communicators. Studies report when communication is effective, it encourages better engagement, performance and job satisfaction. Communicating effectively also leads to job advancement. Unfortunately, many
Read more →Your hand and facial gestures and the way you sit and stand say more about you at any given time than they words you speak. In fact, according to studies, your body movements account for 55 percent of your communication, while 38 percent of what you have
Read more →Networking is an important tool, which not only can assist you in finding a job – and perhaps the one after that – it also can help you become a better communicator, gain confidence and build relationships. But networking isn’t all about you. Networking is about being
Read more →According to a recent Gallup poll, 70 percent of U.S. employees are unhappy and disengaged with their jobs. They feel unheard, undervalued and unappreciated. That’s almost three quarters of the American workforce. If you feel you’re among this disproportionate number, then perhaps it’s time to look in
Read more →According to a recent Gallup poll, 70 percent of United States employees are unhappy and disengaged with their jobs. They feel unheard, undervalued and unappreciated. That’s almost three quarters of the American workforce! If you feel you’re among this disproportionate number, then perhaps it’s time to look
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