Have you ever worked in an environment with lots of goals boards, target meetings, and other intrusive, time-killing activities? It’s common for companies to overload their employees with tasks that are all talk without giving ample time for action. It’s also common to have a workplace culture that involves a lot of idol talk about […]
We hear a lot about leadership in business, but it’s often portrayed as one set of characteristics that you either have or don’t have. There are many different types of leaders that get different types of results from the people who follow them. Also, there are some people who become good leaders through practice and […]
So, you are thinking about grad school. Maybe you’ve finished your bachelor’s degree and your peers are encouraging you to keep going. Maybe you have reached a ceiling at your job and you can’t keep advancing without a higher degree. Or maybe you just have a thirst for knowledge. But grad school is expensive, time […]
The moment has arrived. You have prepped for this interview for days, thought about possible questions that might be asked, maybe even had a friend run you through mock interviews. You have put on the right outfit, timed the arrival perfectly, and you are now sitting in front of the guy in charge and waiting […]
A number of factors can lead to you deciding to leave your job or look for other employment. Maybe you are feeling underutilized, or maybe you hear that you can get a better salary or benefits at another company. Sometimes companies change direction and you suddenly feel out of place or outmoded. Whatever the reasons, […]
Five Common Myths About Introverts Introverts make up a large part of the world’s population, but they tend to be misunderstood and often undervalued. Since extroverts’ abilities tend to be more visible and expressed more readily, introverts can look and feel less capable. The workplace is largely set up for extroverts. Open floor plans, low […]
Job Interview Types Job interviews can be a stressful event for both the candidate and the interviewer. The candidate is nervous and attempting to demonstrate his or her skills while simultaneously trying to determine whether he or she would even be comfortable in that work environment. The interviewer is doing the same thing but from […]
Reading more seems to top a lot of my friends annual goals. However, most don’t know which books to read. Here’s a list of my favorite business books to read in 2017.