Good Cop Bad Cop
Are you a manager who's wondering why other department managers don't have the same personnel problems you have? Are you a supervisor whose manager thinks you can't control the workers under you? More ...
Coping with Difficult People
Difficult people have limited coping skills. Whatever their goal, the discovery over the years that a particular set of actions gets the results they desire has shaped their behavior. Changing our behavior and mindset is the key to coping with these folks. More ...
The Gamble of Workplace Romance
Because of how much time we spend at work, often more time than we have for socializing outside of work, the chances of meeting someone that we're interested in at work is very probable. But is romance compatible with success at work, or can it become a career disaster? More ...
Gift Giving in the Workplace
One thing that can add to the stress of the holiday season is workplace gift giving. Giving a gift to a supervisor or manager sets up a conflict of interest and an ethics problem. In my opinion, holiday gifts should be given only to children. More ...
Working on a Team
In an organization, sometimes something comes up that doesn't fit within the definition of any single department's operation. The tasks involved in these types of projects cross department boundaries, so members of a special project team are selected. More ...
People Skills - Dealing with New Ideas
Organizations today think they need to be constantly changing or they will perish. Corporate leaders worship at the alter of new ideas where the motto is, Any new idea is a good idea. You have to learn how to handle the chaotic work environment that results. More ...
The Power of a Positive Attitude
One of the most important personality traits required for the achievement of a successful life is a positive attitude. What I mean when I say positive attitude might be more accurately described as a realistic attitude. More ...
Reasons to Skip That Tattoo
Reasons to NOT get a tattoo are; health risks, people viewing you as a poor decision maker or beingnot too bright, poorer job opportunities, and tattoo regret - the difficulty of having a tattoo removed. More ...
Questionnaire- Are You Burned Out at Work?
You were all enthusiastic about your job when you first started, but now that you've been there a while, the stress is starting to get to you. You arrive at work tired in the morning and you're exhausted all day. Work stress is spilling over into your home life and you're not sure you're in the right occupation. If this sounds like you, answer this short questionnaire to see if you're burned out at work. More ...
Be more successful - Create ME INC.
In our global economy, bright and brilliant people all over the world compete for
the same positions. Many are willing to work for commodity like prices. Developing your Me Inc. will brand yourself and create a distinctive value enabling you stand above your closest competitors. More ...
When You Have to Say I'm Sorry
I've learned a lot of things about apologies over the years. Some of them I had to learn the hard way - at great personal cost. But I learned them, and I'm glad to share them. More ...
People Skills - Complaining
If you're a chronic complainer, you're sabotaging yourself and your success at work. In this article, I explain how you can improve your outlook at work and improve your prospects for success. The first thing you need to do is get in touch with reality. More ...
Dealing With Idiots at Work
Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone could work together and cooperate to get the job done without any drama or conflict? In any organization with more than two people, that's just not going to happen. More ...
