What Public Servants Can Learn from the Royal Wedding
It is a long way from Windsor Castle to city hall. Still, public relations at any level depend on how well the individuals involved play their roles on their own respective stages.
Professional Development
Are You a Kiss Up, Kick Down Manager?
The kiss up, kick down manager is a person who lays on the flattery to endear themselves to their superiors, yet readily intimidates and undermines their subordinates.
Why We Should Stop ‘Recognizing’ Employees and Start Appreciating Them
In many cases, recognition programs actually are backfiring and creating negative reactions among team members. In fact, the three most common reactions I receive from employees when they talk about “employee recognition” are apathy, sarcasm, and cynicism.
4 Fatal Career Don’ts You’re Still Doing
If you’re still making these fatal career don’ts, you’re shooting yourself in the foot when it comes to your career and professional development.
Communicating Appreciation Effectively When You Manage Large Groups
How do you communicate appreciation effectively when you manage large groups of employees?
How to Carve Out More Time in the Day
One thing you always seem to need more of is time. More minutes to get ready, more hours in the day, more days before the deadline. What steps can you take to get more time in your day?
Why Female Friendships are Important in the Workplace
Office friends can provide you with support, advice and a few laughs when the going gets tough. However, if you’re a lady in the workforce there are explicit benefits to befriending another woman in the office.
Bored at Work? Is There Anything You Can Do About It?
Recent research has found that a majority of employees in the U.S. report being bored at work. And this appears to be a significantly more frequent issue for millennials, who report being bored at twice the rate of other workers. What are some factors that can contribute to being bored?
How to Overcome 3 Major Career Setbacks
Whether due to a mistake or just bad luck, we’ve all experienced a career setback or two. Here are a few ways to overcome them.
The Power of Storytelling
The art of storytelling is an essential skill. It helps sell your ideas faster. Here’s how you can harness the power of storytelling.