There's nothing like a fresh perspective. Sometimes all it takes is one person who can see a situation from a different angle to come up with the right response and vision for a project. This past week, I've had the privilege of collaborating with various people on projects. Some I've know for awhile … Continue reading Fresh perspective
Be a good interview subject
Everyone has a different opinion on what makes a good interview. As a former journalist, I always thought interviews were successful when I got the information I needed, no one cried, and I didn't get threatened. Turns out from the subject's perspective, it's a little different. Did I ramble? Did I provide too much information? Will … Continue reading Be a good interview subject
Not Making a Decision IS Taking Action
We all put off making hard choices, life changing decisions and prolong taking action in certain situations. Unfortunately, sometimes the inability to make a decision, is making a choice. Often it isn't the best choice. As this article on Psych Central indicates, whether it is fear or lack of information that keeps you from making … Continue reading Not Making a Decision IS Taking Action
Get over your animosity!
This article from The Guardian is nearly three years old, but the content is just as relevant today. The bottom line is most workplaces overflow with an abundance of resentment from the top down and the bottom up. Get over your animosity! None of the items in the top 10 list are out of the … Continue reading Get over your animosity!
Make Friends with the Administrative and Executive Assistants
Administrative Assistants have a plethora of knowledge and can make your work life easier or much more difficult. As previously mentioned in Make Friends the Maintenance Staff (missed it? click here.), you may not have direct contact with all of the Administrative Assistants in your office every day, but it is important to make an … Continue reading Make Friends with the Administrative and Executive Assistants