Encountering awkward situations in the workplace is inevitable, however fortunately we have control over how we respond to them. We can gain the skills required to handle uncomfortable situations adeptly or continue feeling awkward indefinitely. Dale Carnegie said, “Do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it… that is the quickest and…
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Four Resume Tips to Land the Job Interview
Last week week, Gallup reported that U.S. job creation held steady at an eight-year high in June. The Job Creation index score remains at its high of +33. The score represents 44% of employees who say that their employer is hiring employees and expanding the size of its workforce. More good news—Gallup also reported that…
Three Reasons to Make Mentoring a Priority
Who is your all-time favorite teacher? Most likely, it was someone who took a sincere interest in you and cared deeply about you. This mentor understood your goals and dreams, and did everything possible to help you attain them. You probably still remember his or her wise adages which you apply in your current professional…
Three Busyness Myths Debunked
If your schedule is constantly jam-packed and you lack any semblance of balance, have you considered that you may have fallen into the busyness trap? You may, not even be aware of your busyness addiction as you rush through your daily routine. I was that person—voice activating text messages in route to meetings; checking email…