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.
Category: Office
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.
Break the Procrastination Habit
I do know many people who procrastinate things they should do, both big and small. And I know they hate the consequences of procrastination, both big and small. So here’s a guide to overcoming the habit.
White Sheet, Pink Slip – Yes, You Can be Fired for Your Off-duty Behavior
In case you’re wondering, it’s perfectly legal for private companies to fire an employee for behavior and speech, even on personal time.
When You Feel Like a Fake
Writing for Psychology Today, Carlin Flora says that everyone suffers from what’s commonly known as Imposter Syndrome at some point in their lives. First, though, she corrects the popular notion that it’s actually a psychological problem. “There’s no disorder, no diagnosis, no cure,” she writes. “Impostor phenomenon, or IP, [is]a term coined in the late … Continue reading When You Feel Like a Fake
Competence Rules
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 many of us have a set of rules inside us that determine whether someone is truly successful (or talented … Continue reading Competence Rules
