One of the biggest reasons I see for what holds people back from going after their dreams, such as a promotion or a new job, is the worry about what others may think. It doesn't matter who that is - that potential boss or a parent - those thoughts are there, lying in the subconscious …
3 Ways for Setting New Goals – and Saying ‘Good-bye’ to Summer
It's so hard to believe that August is gone - only one more day and then we're into another new month. It's also time to say 'good-bye to summer. With the way time is going by so quickly, we'll be celebrating Christmas (I've already seen stores set-up for Christmas - unbelievable). These next two days …
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What Does Leading From the Front Mean?
Leadership is so critical today. Poor leadership is one of the top reasons for employee disengagement and turnover. Many who get into leader roles often do so through attrition or are put into their roles in a quick manner. But are they truly prepared for the role? I don't think most who aspire for a …
Creating Daily Rituals to Increase Productivity and Attitude
Last week, I completed two challenges: one was to get more clients and the other was for Instagram; what I found was that both helped me to be more laser-focused in my message and brand, and then how to convey this more effectively. But I learned something more to pass on. These were not the …
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Orgs – Help Your People Maintain Work-Life Balance
Yesterday I discussed the need for workers to have good work-life balance, and gave compelling reasons for this necessity. Today, I wanted to follow up and speak to organizations and their role. As I mentioned yesterday, American workers are taking less and less vacation days; they are tied to their work more than ever. The …
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Ensuring Your Work-Life Balance
I'm working on grading final papers for a class that ends on Sunday and a theme I'm seeing work-life balance as a hot topic, and the importance of it. Of course, I'm seeing this from a worker's viewpoint but there is also an importance for organizations, as well. Workers today are in their jobs longer, …
Focus on Your Personal Development to Increase Your Professional
I don't know if you've noticed lately, but more and more focus is being placed on awareness of emotions and mental health, which I don't just equate to psychiatric disorders. In order to deal with the daily stressors we face in our jobs, we need to have good mental health so we don't fall into …
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What Eclipse?
I feel so disappointed - the eclipse went by but it was so cloudy here in Florida that there wasn't much to see. I'm glad I didn't invest in those glasses but I did make a viewer with a cereal box, to which I could see a few shadows. Glad I watched (with envy) of …
You are appreciated for the work you do, whether you know it or not. Just as we need to focus on the end-user of our work, we need to be mindful that the end user is thinking of you - when they use the goods and services you produce, they are appreciative of the person …
Leaders – Help Your People Through Times of Change
One of the most frustrating situations I see workers face is during times of organizational transition, such as mergers or acquisitions. I am always left wondering why the effects of such change are not given more consideration, particularly the impact on workers. I have found that communication seems to take a back seat when it …
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