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I have been seeing a major trend lately that has nothing to do with the pandemic. The problems is self-defeating behavior which is preventing people from going after what they want in life, whether that is their career, their business, or life in general. I have been interacting with many business owners from around the …
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It sounds like a misnomer, but one really can excel at their job but secretly not like it; in fact, they may hate it. The job either does not align with their values or fit their style of working. It could be the overall culture of the organization that leads to these hateful feelings. How …
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Yesterday, I mentioned the necessity of having a 'Plan B' as part of truly managing one's career. Having well-developed and thought-out plans for how your work-life throughout your time in the workforce will lead to having more confidence, as well as control, over how they play out. To give you an example of why - …
Today is the start of a new month; with that, brings many possibilities. This is a great time to do a check-up on the 'health' of your career; just like you go to the doctor to ensure your health is fine, you can (and should) do the same with your career. Job happiness is vital …
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As we are a week into the season of Lent which, if you're not familiar with, is when some religions fast, pray and repent for the 40 days before Easter. Typically, one will either give something up that is difficult for them, such as eating candy or smoking, while others will do more, such as …
Are you feeling frustrated in your job? Do you find yourself feeling dread before the work-week begins? Have you found yourself passed over for a promotion or good projects and not sure of how to get noticed? Do you want to just feel happier in your job and your career? Are you tired of the …
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Have you ever woken up in the morning and talked yourself out of a great day? As soon as your eyes open you think, 'crap, I have to go to that job and face so and so and do boring work so I can not feel appreciated.' Or you might have different 'tunes' that play …
If you aspire to move up the corporate ladder, you might want to rethink that strategy a bit, considering how the workforce is these days. I hear from more workers who are frustrated that they either can't move up in their organization or they don't possess the skills or experience to do so. I came …
As you are going about your daily work-life, are you aware of job activities you do and are you bringing out your best through them? In order to effectively manage your career, you must know what skills, talents, aptitudes, and the like, that you are using, what successes you have achieved, and take ownership of …
First off, Happy New Year. I hope your festivities were filled with fun and time spent with family and friends. With the holiday festivities over, it is not time to get back to the business at hand. This is a great time to refocus on your career goals and taking it up a notch. This …
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