Generations making a difference together
Talk about diversity of perspective and opinion! Five different generations in the workplace provide just that. And smart employers will jump on the opportunity to build loyality, commitment, and purpose while also contributing to the bottom line. Baby Boomers,...
Life lessons from grumps and grouches
Curmudgeon, bellyacher, and old biddy are but a few of the unflattering terms used to describe people fond of calling out pretense, bad behavior, hypocrisy, or the unnoticed downsides of conventional thinking. Some of these cross patches live to annoy. Picture...
Believing these 6 job reference myths can hurt you
While there are many factors for the job seeker to consider in landing that new job, one element that's often overlooked is particularly critical—and that's job references. Your employment references will surely be vetted by prospective employers and can...
Don’t mistake caution for low confidence
Despite being infamous for multi-tasking and (maybe?!) driving too fast, I’d managed to back out of my narrow garage countless times without mishap. Then came the morning when not paying better attention resulted in a big mistake and two repair bills....
One-and-done criticism? That’s the easy stuff of fools
I almost spoke but didn’t—and was glad of it. My words weren’t helpful, noble, or persuasive. Only critical. As Dale Carnegie once said, any fool can criticize. I didn’t want to be another fool; several others were already present. Serving up one-and-done...
How You Can Be a Strong Female Business Leader
Times have changed. In these more enlightened days, professional opportunities for women are increasing. How to take the greatest advantage of those opportunities and be a strong female business leader is, however, a complex question. The more women enter the...
