It Was a Very Good Year
Closing out a business year offers the chance to reflect on what you’ve accomplished – or survived – personally and professionally.
Category: Office
Stop Complaining – There’s a Better Way
We complain a lot, and we all believe we have good reasons. From changes in technology to the smell of tuna sandwich in the break room, you’ll find someone with a gripe in every cubicle. But is anyone listening? What do we really want to see come from our complaints?
Five Flavors of Impostor
Valerie Young is the author of The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It. In a previous post, I wrote about how women are much more likely to think of themselves as impostors. Men, on the other hand, tend to think … Continue reading Five Flavors of Impostor
Annoying Coworkers
I knew you’d have to read this. We’ve all had coworkers who drove us crazy, and apparently, for some of us, it’s reason enough to move on.
Gratitude is an Attitude
I love the fact that we dedicate a national day to being grateful for our blessings. If you’re working, here is a list of things you can be grateful for.
The Perpetual Rookie Mindset
“Curiosity grows from a deep-seated belief that what you don’t know is more interesting than what you do know.”
Monsters in the Workplace
Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I’m focused on spooks, monsters, and things that go bump in the night today. Here are some monsters you might encounter in the workplace tomorrow. Ghosting Recruiters. The term “ghosting” first appeared in the Urban Dictionary as a term referring to dating: “quietly disappearing from someone you’ve met in … Continue reading Monsters in the Workplace
How to Ask for Flexibility at Work
1 Million for Work Flexibility is hosting National Flex Day (#NationalFlexDay) on October 17th 2017. Their goal is to raise awareness of how flexible work can increase morale and worker loyalty, and they’d like to hear from you.
Think Differently to Beat Impostor Syndrome: The Perfectionist
Valerie Young is the author of The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It. In a previous post, I wrote about the different versions of Impostor Syndrome. Here’s one version. The Perfectionist believes that if you’re not perfect, you’re no good … Continue reading Think Differently to Beat Impostor Syndrome: The Perfectionist
Think Differently to Beat Impostor Syndrome: The Natural Genius
People who subscribe to the Natural Genius theory of competence believe that true competence means having inherent intelligence and ability.
