The dreaded much anticipated holiday season at work Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer – O Holy Night!!!! Happy Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Diwali, Merry Christmas The holidays are a minefield of emotions, stresses, and demands on the budget and time of everyone this time of year. Family requirements are always a concern but even […]
15 Tips to gaining Likeability in the workplace
Likeability Are you – friendly – agreeable – amiable – appealing – genial –good natured – sociable affable – pleasing??? Who cares? Bosses supervisors and fellow workers do. Here’s a thought to ponder: What valuable skill will help you secure that long sought after position and once you get it thrive in the environment […]
The TOP 3 things to consider before complaining at work
Think before COMPLAINING – Work is a No Whine Zone! “Never tell your problems to anyone—20% don’t care and the other 80% are glad you have them. Lou Holtz Complaining on the job can be a slippery slope – addictive and resulting in one being perceived as negative, especially if there is never a presentation […]
Gift giving at the office
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas Christmas is indeed a special time of the year – a time of anticipation and unfortunately for most of us high anxiety. The stress/anxiety of the holiday does not just revolve around family obligations but includes that area of life where so much of our waking time is spent – […]
Quitting your job with style
Quitters never win and winners never quit – Hmm not exactly, but quitting your job is one of the most difficult life decisions you ever make and should involve a great deal of soul searching and planning. BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO The next best thing to quitting your job is fantasying about quitting […]