8 ways to get a fresh start on life
Do you know why people love the first day of school? The start of a New Year? The first day of fall? Because they find the idea of a clean slate exhilarating. They want to make changes or start fresh. Looking for the chance to have a clean slate doesn’t mean that...
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Dealing with a generation that wants to change the world
There’s a new generation in town, and it’s one that employers better get ready for. That generation is 23 million strong and will be flooding the workforce by the end of the decade. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Generation Z. Generation Z: Is a confidence-filled group...
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The sweet spot between too much and “just right” planning
“You can’t do that. It’s not in the plan.” How many times have you heard that line or one like it spoken at work? Planning is important. Business plans, contingency plans, succession plans, project plans, etc. are all good—until they aren’t. Plans bring order and...
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When being sure goes wrong
“If the recognition program you're putting together doesn’t reward people with money, Scott, it’s worthless.” “You're wrong about that, Bill. Making money isn’t the only reason people work.” “I can’t believe how naïve you are, Scott. You do-gooders are all...
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Perfection = an overrated waste of effort
I couldn’t believe it. She unmade my side of the bed because I didn’t do it right. My house guest was having problems with her shoulder. She said doing simple things like making up a bed aggravated her discomfort. I volunteered to help, and she agreed. Her ground...
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Stuck in a lousy job? Look inward!
Taylor sits in her 6 x 8 cubicle waiting for the next IT ticket to come her way and suddenly feels the walls closing in around her. She feels like she’s suffocating. She’s only a few seconds away from a panic attack, her third this month. In her mind, it’s all...
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