How to Building A Strong Work Ethic
Building a Strong Work Ethic No matter how tough life gets, if you put your all into your work, good things will come to you. Staying positive, refusing to procrastinate, and maintaining your focus are all necessary ingredients to building this strong and rewarding work ethic. Other strategies to becoming a great worker are setting […]
How to Plan a Career Change
Choosing a career is never an easy choice, but following your passion is worth every effort that you put into planning a change in your career. With adequate planning, the switchover can be exciting, motivating, and rejuvenating instead of fraught with worry. Consider the following strategies as you plan and implement your career change: 1. […]
Jazz up Your Office During the Glum, Cold Months
Hot cocoa, comfort food, beautiful mountain peaks, and holiday jingles all provide fond thoughts about the winter months. While all of these wonderful memories are reminiscent of the holiday season, so is the glum weather. But the slushy snow, slippery sidewalks and the miraculous bout of rain, snow, hail and sunshine all at the same […]
Assertiveness Training 101 Get What You Want and Others Will Like It
Assertiveness Training 101: Get What You Want and Others Will Like It Introduction 2 Which Type Are You? 2 Common Barriers to Assertive Behavior 4 Belief System 5 Social Stress 5 Physical Stress 7 Become More Assertive 8 Non-Verbal Behavior 8 Give Your Opinion 8 Make Requests 9 Learn to Say âNoâ 10 Accepting Compliments […]
A Strategic Guide To Job Hunting During The Holidays
A Strategic Guide to Job Hunting During the Holidays Job hunting is always tough but the holiday season can require an even more strategic approach. These are some basic principles and concrete steps to take for making the most of the special opportunities that exist at this time of year. Basic Principles for Holiday Job […]
What Does a Successful Person Look Like?
How you look matters. Reflect on your close friends and family members and who you think is ahead of the game of life. How does their appearance project success? A relevant aspect of portraying success is image. Your image is compiled of your personal appearance and how you behave, plus your attitudes. If you want […]
How to Be Assertive Without Being Rude or Controlling
How to Be Assertive Without Being Rude or Controlling Assertiveness is an important skill that can make your life more enjoyable, but, unfortunately, it’s also vastly misconstrued. Sometimes it’s difficult to be assertive, or make your beliefs known, while still maintaining peace and understanding. Assertive people often come off as rude or controlling. This is […]
The Secret to Working with an Unpredictable Boss
Working with an unpredictable boss can be rough. Youâre confused when they change your assignments repeatedly. Youâre hurt when they act friendly one minute and snub you the next. Youâre angry when they yell at you in front of your colleagues. The solution may depend on their attitude. If your boss treats you with respect […]
How to Build a Strong Work Ethic and Get Things Done
We often hear that success is the result of hard work. Hard work does pay off, but not everyone has the right work ethic to put in a full day of work. It’s common to daydream, avoid work, and procrastinate. A strong work ethic is both useful and admired. Many of the most successful people […]
How to Grow a Backbone
Do you feel as if everyone is taking advantage of your good nature? Do you think they would still do it if you were more assertive? Becoming more assertive is a goal that many of us want to achieve. We feel disrespected and we want to be able to stand our ground without guilt or […]
