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,...
Good lessons inside bad news
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 sensible caution for low confidence
Despite combining multi-tasking with a lead foot, I’d backed out of my narrow garage countless times without mishap. Then came the morning of a mistake in judgment and a big car repair bill. Ugh. Spending money on unnecessary repair bills cut into my...
Serving up one-and-done criticism is 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, however, is a complex question. The more women enter the world of business leadership, the...