Like most Millennials, I am a perfectionist. I want everything to be perfect in all aspects of my life. A colleague commented to me yesterday that if a particular project I’ve worked really hard on, doesn’t have any glitches and doesn’t need any changes, then I’ve set the bar pretty high for myself. I mentioned … Continue reading Perfectionism
Follow Up with People You Meet
I've been meeting lots of new people lately and I've been pleasantly surprised at the number of people who have followed up and at how quickly they have done so. Following up can be as easy as sending an e-mail stating, "it was lovely to meet you and I wanted to make sure you had … Continue reading Follow Up with People You Meet
Politely Refusing Food at Work
Some people show appreciation with food at work. Birthdays, promotions, new hires and any other mile stone can easily be celebrated with a cake. But not everyone can enjoy the food part of the festivities. A co-worker might be diabetic or allergic to an ingredient. Another might be trying hard to lose weight and the … Continue reading Politely Refusing Food at Work
Please Stand Up
In an office environment and general business, you are bound to meet new people in various situations. You may have people walk into your office while you’re sitting at your desk, you may be the one walking into someone’s office while they are sitting. No matter the scenario, it is always best to stand, introduce … Continue reading Please Stand Up
First Day of Work
Ask just about anyone you know and they will tell you the first day at a new job is like the first day of school. In addition to learning where you'll work, where the bathrooms are and where the cafeteria is, you'll meet people and you should be the person you want to be. I … Continue reading First Day of Work