Becoming More Stoic
If you’re going through a rough patch in your job or career transition, you can apply Stoic principles to help you cope. Here are some ideas to consider.
If You Like this Advice, You May Like This Too.
I’m always grateful to my readers – thanks for checking in and investing time in what I have to say about careers and success. This blog has been included in Careers Wiki’s list of best career blogs to follow in 2018. If this is your year to build on your success, you’ll find lots of … Continue reading If You Like this Advice, You May Like This Too.
Take a Half Step In
I never thought I’d get valuable tips from a book on how to have more success picking up women. Turns out, the principles are very transferable. Stay with me.
The Shame Associated with Being Out of Work
When someone is laid off or fired, one of the most persistent emotions they must deal with is shame.
2018 is the Year of the Earth Dog
2018 is going to be my year – at least according to Chinese astrology. I’m an Earth Dog, and February 16 was the start of the Year of the Earth Dog. The Dog symbol, as you would expect, is associated with loyalty and sincerity. “Dogs are loyal and honest, amiable and kind, cautious and prudent. … Continue reading 2018 is the Year of the Earth Dog
How to Comfort a Coworker
Sometimes, we must spend eight hours or more at work with someone who has experienced loss or is going through a period of intense sadness. Here’s how you can help.
The Concept of Social Proof
When in doubt, look around you and do what the people at the next table are doing. Most of us do it, and it works most of the time. You probably won’t make a monkey of yourself in any given situation.
Seth Godin’s Five Contributors
Seth Godin invests a lot of thought into what makes a workplace great. He recently posted a piece on what he considers to be five essential roles on a team. He writes: “Each one matters, each is intentional, each comes with effort, preparation and reward.” He goes on to say: “I’m not describing job titles, … Continue reading Seth Godin’s Five Contributors
Walmart to Reinvest Tax Savings into Higher Wages and Lower Prices for Consumers
Author’s Note: Right after I scheduled this post, Wal-Mart announced the closing of 63 of its Sam’s Clubs, which was bad news and bad timing. Some of the locations will be converted to distribution centers, but thousands of workers will lose their jobs or be offered jobs at other Wal-Mart-owned sites. (Wal-Mart has a long history … Continue reading Walmart to Reinvest Tax Savings into Higher Wages and Lower Prices for Consumers
How to Deal with Toxic Employees
If I asked you to name the toxic employee at your company, chances are you’d know who I meant right away.
