Effective Networking For Professional Success
We are all "self-employed" now. Today there is absolutely no job security. We are living in an age of corporate downsizing, and freelance consultants, or self-employed workers are growing by the day. Networking is one skill you need to practice to get ahead and survive these uncertain times. More ...
Get What You Want - Negotiating Skills for the Timid!
This article is written for those TIMID folk who want to feel more confident in the basic skills of negotiating. These are the skills I have learnt that have made all the difference in the world to my approach to asking for what I want. I figure there are plenty of people who would like to know these skills which, believe me, don't come naturally to some folk! 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 ...
How to Excel in a Retail Job
A profession in retail is meaningful, reaches out to people and leaves a lasting impression. Excelling as a retail employee includes taking the role seriously, understanding what is expected and finding ways to support your team. More ...
Meeting Assignment Requirements at Work
Most workers, when given an assignment, have a vision in their mind as to what the assignment requires and what the completed result will look like. Unfortunately, their vision is rarely the same vision that their boss had in mind when they made the assignment. More ...
Micromanagers
Have you ever worked for a boss who had to watch your every move? Someone who scheduled countless meetings which involved dozens (or more) people? A manager who always seemed to want to do your job for you? More ...
Techniques - Computer Literacy
It's hard to believe that there are people in today's workforce who don't know how to use a computer. In today's society, being computer illiterate is equivalent to being functionally illiterate. More ...
Techniques - Delegation
Proper delegation can make your team into a high performance machine. Poor delegation can result in mistakes, poor quality, and missed schedules. In this article, I'm going to reveal some powerful delegation techniques. 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 ...
How To Beat Job Burnout
Have you or a member of your staff recently felt physically depleted? Have you felt helpless to make changes or to make a difference? Have you felt a sense of hopelessness or felt disillusioned? These are all symptoms of job burnout. More ...
How to Successfully Manage a Difficult or "Bully" Boss
If you've ever worked for someone who made your life a misery, how do you manage such a boss? Here are four key tips to help you navigate this tricky situation. 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 ...
Make Your Boss Look Good
Your boss is the most important individual to work with to achieve success at work. Your boss is a unique individual that can get in a bad mood, make a bad decision, or exhibit imperfections just like anyone else. The key to achieving success at work is to Work around the idiosyncrasies of Your boss. More ...
