For some, the idea of working in a team conjures up positive images of everyone coming together and successfully completing a task or project. For others, it causes a more negative response: being left with all the work, no group cohesion, and, ultimately, failure of the project. Whatever your past experience with teamwork, it will…
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Let the Other Person Save Face
Dale Carnegie knew the importance of avoiding embarrassing situations by letting other people save face. In his book, How to Develop Self Confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking, he cites the example of Charles Steinmetz, who was an employee of the General Electric Company. General Electric was faced with the delicate task of removing…
Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Chip Walnut Oatmeal Cookies
It is the holiday season and what better way to celebrate the season with your friends and family over for lots of festivities (and food!). We are happy to present to you this holiday cookie recipe for you to try. Enjoy! Chocolate Chip Walnut Oatmeal Cookies INGREDIENTS: ½ lb. margarine (or 2 cubes) [set aside…
6 Ways to Prevent Fatigue and Worry and Keep Your Energy and Spirits High
Fatigue and worry can sometimes be a given with just about any job you have, even for those with the “perfect” job doing the things they absolutely love. For many, there’s always too much to do, too little time, not enough resources and then of course there’s always the issue of involving multiple people with…