Category: Communication

Poetical Science: The Woman who Envisioned the Modern Computer

by candacemoody

The 19th century was a time of great change, and two cultural movements created dynamic tension throughout this fascinating period of world history. The Industrial Revolution transformed societies from agrarian economies to manufacturing economies within a few decades. Industrialization launched a dramatic increase in productivity and the standard of living for each country that became … Continue reading Poetical Science: The Woman who Envisioned the Modern Computer

Be Late for Something Day is September 5 – oops.

by candacemoody

The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who are on time, and those who are always late.  Sociologists have actually studied lateness  as it relates to cultures all over the world.  Whole countries can be classified according to their perception of time and lateness.  Traditionally, cultures are divided into monochronic (where time … Continue reading Be Late for Something Day is September 5 – oops.

Are You a Team Player?

by candacemoody

One of the most common phrases you’ll hear in a job interview is the ubiquitous “I’m a team player.” Like any personal quality, “team player” falls on a spectrum, but almost no one talks about it that way. This is one of those characteristics where one end of the spectrum is good and the other … Continue reading Are You a Team Player?

Graceful Rejections

by candacemoody

One complaint I consistently hear from jobseekers is how brutal the application process can be. Candidates often put in hours of research and editing time to make sure their resume is targeted to the position. Most online application systems are slow and complex to navigate. And after all that effort, most companies don’t even acknowledge receiving the application.

Resistance is Futile – But So is Persuasion

by candacemoody

Pink’s premise for To Sell is Human is that “Yes, one in nine Americans works in sales. But so do the other eight. Whether we’re employees pitching colleagues on a new idea, entrepreneurs enticing funders to invest, or parents and teachers cajoling children to study, we spend our days trying to move others. Like it or not, we’re all in sales now.”

You Can’t Lean In Unless You Can Lean On: How Your Spouse Affects Your Success

by candacemoody

Most of us leave home every day to go to work. Physically, that is. Metaphorically, we carry our home with us all day. If your home life is in shambles, it’s hard to remain calm and focused on the job. Your

Write to Remember

by candacemoody

The arrival of tablet technology (iPad, Samsung and others) has made it easier than ever to use your tablet as a one stop device. Many people use tablets to take notes in meetings or in class because typing your notes makes them more readable and easier to store, email, and share. But you may be … Continue reading Write to Remember

Graceful Rejections

by candacemoody

One complaint I consistently hear from jobseekers is how brutal the application process can be. Candidates often put in hours of research and editing time to make sure their resume is targeted to the position. Most online application systems are slow and complex to navigate. And after all that effort, most companies don’t even acknowledge receiving the application.