Personal Development
Motivation
Escape from Job Captivity
Ever feel like you are held captive by your job, almost like you're in professional prison? That's a fairly common mood in the workplace. Business communication expert Dr. Bill Lampton gives seven remedies that will help you become liberated from your feeling of confinement.
Jan 27, 2010 - 4:08:44 PM
Personal Development
How To Get Happy During Optimism Month
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Do you often expect bad things to happen? Pessimists are like the fairy tale about Chicken Little. Don't worry however; if you're a pessimist don't get discouraged. Optimism is not a disposition you are born with or without. It's a learned skill, and a very important ingredient determining your level of happiness. I suggest practicing these tips each week of Optimism Month - or any time.
Feb 10, 2009 - 5:01:00 PM
Career Management
Better Together
People who are winning at working understand that each person brings different talents and unique abilities to the workplace. Some of us are the trainers, not the players; the techies not the promoters; the teachers not the students; the visionaries not the tactical creators.
Jan 12, 2009 - 3:18:43 PM
Communication
7 Lessons From 2008's Biggest Communication Blunders
As you think back over your professional performance during 2008, do you remember your most glaring communication blunders? Possibly you introduced a VIP by the wrong name, left a page out of your budget report, or sent a confidential file to the wrong person. Well, don't scorn yourself. Instead, consider how the year's leading news makers had their own goof ups and gaffes. Learn from your mistakes and theirs, and you'll be on the way to finer performance in 2009.
Jan 3, 2009 - 8:39:17 AM
Personal Development
Lessons from Tiger Woods, Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and More
Learn from the best how to achieve what you want in life.
Aug 7, 2008 - 2:33:26 PM
Career Management
Winning at Working: Your Five Acres
It was the third time in as many weeks he'd asked to see me. Once again sitting across the desk, Jeff was expressing distress at something.
Feb 29, 2008 - 11:20:00 AM
Leadership
Leadership and Learning are Indispensable
Not all learners are leaders. But the research clearly shows that the strongest leaders are continuous learners. They are self-made leaders.
Sep 22, 2007 - 4:16:00 PM
Personal Development
Resilience Required: How to Succeed in a Chaotic World
Key characteristics of resilient people in today's chaotic world-those who regardless of tough situations in their business or personal lives--are able to survive and go forward.
Aug 10, 2007 - 11:19:00 AM
Personal Development
Nine Ways to Jump Start Your Daily Routine
Since most people follow the same routine day in and day out, it can be easy to get caught in a rut. To avoid this trap, it is essential to shake up your routine every now and then.
Jun 19, 2007 - 7:00:12 AM
Personal Development
Criticism: Bash or Boost? - Turning Gripes into Growth
Absolutely no one enjoys being criticized! Yet, if you want to succeed, you've got to overcome all your natural instincts and actively seek out feedback, good and bad.
May 18, 2007 - 11:30:00 AM
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