Email communication isn’t just about getting work done, it’s about building relationships and reputations. Effective email communication isn’t as easy as it seems and poor email etiquette is all too common in business, and life, today. The way you communicate with others not only communicates information contained in your email, it also contains information about you- who you are- your … Read More
Taking Breaks Can Help You Get More Done
Think you’re too busy to take breaks? Think again! Breaks are important to creating balance in your work-life, sparking creativity and innovation, and nurturing good health. I know because I take regular breaks. What happened when I stopped taking breaks. I have a habit of taking a break every workday and going for a short walk. The fresh air rejuvinates … Read More
How To Deal With Criticism
Receiving negative feedback can derail even the most positive person’s day. I know because I consider myself a positive individual and I was recently knocked out by unnecessarily harsh criticism. Like a fighter down for the count, I was so stunned I was initially unable to move forward. I spent several days turning the words over and over in my … Read More
Know when to quit
I admit it, I’m a quitaphobe- the opposite of a commitaphobe! I am enthusiastic and excited when new opportunities present themselves and I can usually be convinced to take on new commitments. Often, I’ll even volunteer. Many of you probably relate to this phenomenon, in a desire to be the best, the brightest, the perfectionist and not to let anyone … Read More
A Sweet and Simple Guide to Personal Branding
What will get an employer to pick your resume out of the stack, to get the promotion you applied for, to be a successful entrepreneur- to have the opportunity to be paid to be great at what you’re great at doing? The answer is branding. What is branding? Do I need it? Branding is building a name for yourself based … Read More
How to deal with difficult people
Working with a difficult person can make you miserable! No one wants to be miserable at work- at least I don’t- and if you’re reading this article I imagine you don’t want to be miserable, either. Years ago I found myself miserable at work. I worked with the most difficult person I’ve ever met, and what was formerly a job … Read More
How to give constructive feedback
Maintaining positive, healthy relationships requires good communication and constructive feedback. Many of us shy away from sharing feedback, while others share it a little too freely. Giving constructive criticism appropriately is not easy for most of us- myself included! What is constructive criticism? Dictionary.com defines constructive as: 1. constructing or tending to construct; helping to improve; promoting further development or … Read More
How To Manage Change
Stability is a concept of the past. Very few of us have true job security or business security, and changes in technology and business force us to adapt to change if we want to enjoy our best life and career success. Three years ago I started looking for work for the first time in over 5 years in a completely … Read More
How to make the best of your mistakes
As a recovered perfectionist, I used to hate making mistakes. I believed mistakes were proof of my shortcomings. I’m grateful I no longer fear making mistakes, I even embrace them! The truth is we all make mistakes, big and small. Most of the time mistakes can’t actually be avoided because at the time they are made, we lacked the insight … Read More
Market Yourself!
In today’s digital world, business cards may seem passé, but networking cards are a great tool for building your professional brand, networking, and generating business opportunities. Chances are you’ll be looking for a new job, new clients, or to increase your audience at some point in the near future. Don’t wait until you need your network to build your network! … Read More