As a High-Performer, You’ve Gotta Cope With Defeat
It’s foolish to think that the great people of our day, and yesterday, did not experience defeat.
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It’s foolish to think that the great people of our day, and yesterday, did not experience defeat.
As a High-Performer, You’ve Gotta Cope With Defeat Read More »
Looking at my Google Analytics stats, a quarter of visitors to my blog are in India. Welcome! So I was wondering, what would YOU like to see on this blog?
Welcome, to Readers in India! Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! Let’s give thanks to the good things we have in life today! Let’s give thanks for our families Let’s give thanks for our health Let’s give thanks for our home Let’s give thanks for our wealth Let’s give thanks for our friends Let’s give thanks for our job
Happy Thanksgiving! Read More »
Are you ready for a performance review? Discover how to ask for one right here.
How To Ask For A Performance Review Read More »
Are you thinking about buying a home? A re-mortgaging your existing home? It’s very tempting to over-state your income to get what you need. Here’s why you shouldn’t!
17 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Lie About Your Income When Applying for a Mortgage Read More »
This week in the US, the congressional debt committee disbanded. Parties can’t agree on the way forward. So what do we do next? We better find out because debt affects every one of us.
We Gotta Face The Music About Debt Read More »
Just found out your pregnant? Way to go! When should you tell your employer the news?
When Should I Tell My Boss I Am Pregnant? Read More »
Here are some tips that will help you put together an A* agenda for your next meeting.
What Makes a Good Meeting Agenda? Read More »
Don’t work late tonight! There are so many other things you can be doing, so take a break and relax.
Give Yourself A Break: 10 Things To Do This Evening Read More »
Some tasks seem to take much longer than they should, don’t they?
12 Reasons Why Tasks Take Too Long Read More »
Did you know there are four kinds of knowledge?
The Four Kinds of Knowledge Read More »
I am looking for contributions from the very best of effective professionals for the third edition of my popular eBook!
Contribute to the 3rd Edition of The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Professionals Read More »
When we create a lasting impression in someone, they’re much more likely to remember us when a job opportunity comes along!
How To Become Someone That People Remember Read More »
If you haven’t, why not? It only takes a few seconds. Here are some ideas on how.
Updated Your LinkedIn Profile Lately? Read More »
Good News! 80,000 jobs were added in October, but the U.S. economy is still growing at a snail’s pace.
US: 80,000 Job-Growth in October (But Less Than Expected) Read More »
Here are a few GREAT IDEAS for turning your skills and resources into cash, quickly.
Good at Something? Earn Extra Cash From It! Read More »
You’ve finished college. You’re done with your student teaching. Maybe you’ve been subbing, or maybe you’re a teacher’s aide. Ready to get your full-time teaching job?
Product Review: How To Get a Teaching Job Read More »
There are alternatives to a raise you can consider.
20 Alternatives to a Raise Read More »
Smartphones are meant to make us more efficient, right? Well DO they? I’ve got some data to share with you that paint a different picture!
Do Smartphones Make Us More Efficient? Read More »
Believe it or not, we work for selfish reasons. In this post we’ll take a look at exactly what those selfish reasons are.
Do you want to work for a company with great perks and growth opportunities?
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There is an alternative to living out of a hotel room that is growing in popularity.
When Business Travelling, Why Not Go For Comfort Rather Than Style? Read More »
According to real-time US National Debt clock, the USA is nearly $15 Trillion in debt (at time of writing). So how far will this go?
US is Nearly $15Trillion in Debt Read More »
It feels like our jobs have been under threat for years… doesn’t it? With the recession starting back in 1998 with no improvement since, job security is something that many of us are feeling unsure about. How do you feel?
Does Job Security Matter To You? Read More »
Why do we worry so much about age? Is it a healthy concern, or is it something that we should learn to pay less attention to?
Age. Why Worry About It? Read More »
Google ‘Team Management’ and ‘Organize a Team’ and we’ll find countless people telling us countless times how to do it. In my experience, it comes down to just a few simple things…
How to Organize a Team Read More »
Do you need THAT job interview like Yesterday?
How To Get That Job Interview Read More »
For many, working under the hood of a car doesn’t sound like an ideal situation. In fact, thoughts of car trouble make most people shudder. But a career in the automotive industry can be a great option for people who enjoy building and fixing things (while earning a decent paycheck with excellent perks). Working and
The Mechanics of Working in the Automotive Industry Read More »
That ‘New Manager’ handbook that HR passed onto you when you took the job is incomplete. There’s stuff these books just don’t tell you, and what’s more, they miss out the most important elements of leading and managing teams. Want to know more?
Are You a New Manager? Read More »
Do some tasks take much longer than you want them to? Do you dread some tasks? Well it’s likely you’re are suffering from procrastination.
What Is Procrastination? Read More »
Projects fail when the reason why the project is being done isn’t clear, or is a good one
Does your boss hate you? (Sucks doesn’t it?) Here is a tip that could make a break-through…
Does Your Boss Hate You? Ask This Simple Question… Read More »
Employee Performance Reviews are an essential strategy for staff development. In the ‘old days’ they were done using paper, or (if you were lucky) spreadsheets, but now there are online tools to speed the whole process up and make it work for employer and employee. Here are some of them.
Online Performance Review Tools Read More »
Going with pure gut instinct is a risky strategy, so what can we do to make a decision, rapidly, that is less risky?
Five Ways To Make a Quick Business Decision Read More »
More pay, anyone? Who will say NO to that? There is a way to get more pay. Find out how, right here…
How To Get Paid More Read More »
While we’re more than grateful that we have a job and we are able to provide for our families, that doesn’t mean we necessarily “like” our job. It that’s true, then you’re not alone.
What To Do When We Hate Our Job: 5 Easy Ways to Make Our Day More Enjoyable Read More »
Have you just taken on your first managerial role? (Congratulations!) You won’t want to miss these 10 valuable tips!I remember my first position as a manager. It was a nerve-racking time as I don’t think anybody (no matter what they say!) is really ready for it. We can go on managerial training courses, and read
10 Tips for New Managers Read More »
Are you a new Project Manager? Then you won’t want to miss these tips to get begin a string of successful projects!
25 Tips For New Project Managers Read More »
If you have an iPad, then the apps in this article will be just the thing for making your meetings work better.
11 Excellent iPad Apps for Your Meetings & Presentations Read More »
People like people like themselves. This is a well-researched (and often written about) fact. Did you know there is a way to build rapport with colleagues or clients by mirroring their language?You might have already heard about ‘mirroring’ body-language to build rapport (if not, then check out my post 7 Ways To Become Liked in
3 Language Strategies for Building Rapport with Colleagues and Clients Read More »
Hey folks I’ve just been given a link by my buddy David Perry, author of Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0. It’s a FREE preview of the book. Find out more right here.
Exclusive FREE Preview of Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0 Read More »
Here are 10 things to do to stop people sneering at you as you walk by their desk!
10 Tips for Being a Nicer Colleague to Work With Read More »
Many workers aspire to be entrepreneurs. Do you have what it takes?
Do You Have What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur? Read More »
If I was to ask 1,000 managers what they really want from an employee, what do you think they would say? At the nub of it, managers desire excellence more than anything else. How do we know if we are delivering excellence?
What Do Our Managers REALLY Want From Us? Read More »
If you’re a manager responsible for the management, development and appraisal of a team, then you will know what a serious responsibility it is, and, how much time the process takes up.
Performance Management and Appraisals the Easy Way Read More »
Maybe it’s time to restore our work-life balance?
5 Powerful Tips to Restore Your Work-Life Balance Read More »
Nowadays, we all do ‘business writing’. I don’t just mean crafting clever prose for marketing purposes, or snappy powerpoint presentations. Email, memos and even instant messaging are examples of business writing too. To communicate clearly, effectively (and impressively), it’s important to get these things right!
8 Ways to Improve Your Business Writing Style Read More »
Do you want to be a great leader of team meetings? Here are 10 tips to do just that!
10 Tips to Make Team Meetings Successful Read More »
How often have you been told “That’s a Bad Idea“? Well here’s the thing; There is no such thing as a bad idea. No idea is bad, in itself, but perhaps ‘executing’ the idea could be. Let me explain…When someone says that an idea is bad, I tell them to take a hike. An idea
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If you work at home frequently, like me, then you’ll know how difficult it can be to decide on what equipment to use that can produce a professional result when we need it, but won’t break the bank. Of all the office equipment choices that must be made for professional use at home use, the
How to Find a Printer Designed for Office & Home Use Read More »
We all want job security, right? Ask yourself, what does job security look like/feel like? Does it really exist?
What Is Job Security (and does it really exist?) Read More »
Let’s take a look and compare the average job salaries from a list of white collar jobs and a list of blue collar jobs.
Who Makes More – Professor or Prison Guard? (A comparison of pay for different jobs) Read More »
How often do you feel like you’re stuck in your job and can’t find a way to fix it or move on?
Stuck In A Rut? No You Are Not Read More »
Want to know how to increase your pay in your chosen career path? Here, I show you how to make it happen
Future Career Choices By Industry: What’s Your Next Move? Read More »
Our problems, though, can be solved. There are solutions out there if we look hard enough. If there are no solutions, then we probably don’t have a real problem.
We Are Not Constrained Read More »
Are you tempted by Bright Lights… Big City? Whilst it’s true that the most varied pool of well-paid and progressive jobs can be found in the metropolis, moving there for work is not always great for the pocket. Here, you can discover the Cost Of Living in a city before you move.
Pain In The Pocket: Consider Cost Of Living Before Moving Cities For A Job Read More »
With the economy struggling, many job-hunters are looking for a new career that can last. They need to find out what are the best jobs for the future. Here are the careers that are forecast for strong growth over the next decade, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections through 2016.
Looking For A New Job? Here Are 8 In Demand Careers For The Future Read More »
If you’re like me, then you’ll be looking forward to a relaxing holiday season. Not longer after we return to work, we’ll be facing our annual performance appraisal! So not to be caught in the headlights, now is a great time to easily prepare for our appraisal.
It’s Time To Prepare For Your Annual Performance Appraisal… (yes it is!) Read More »
Working in paradise. Sure, it sounds too good to be true. But as the working world becomes more mobile, and the web makes job information easier than ever to find, more people are taking extended breaks to sunny winter destinations – all while getting paid.
From Ice Cold to Sizzling Hot: Enjoy the Sun with these Seasonal Jobs Read More »
Guess what? The information technology (IT) and health care industries offer the fastest growing careers. And they’re clamoring for more skilled workers. How can you become one of them?Everyone dreams of a career with a handsome salary, one promising boundless growth and loads of opportunities. But these careers belong to a privileged few, and they
Which Are The Fastest Growing Careers (and How Do You Join Them?) Read More »
Stress: who needs it, huh? It isn’t something we ask for, but it is something we all get, time to time. Here are some tried and tested tips for stress relief.If you’re stressed right now then try some of these tips. They’re easy to do and all free, so what have you got to lose?Tip
6 Tips To Relieve Stress Read More »
I just discovered the ‘essence’ of leadership, viewed from a different angle. I share what I learned right here.
How To Be a Leader: Revealed! Read More »
In today’s ecologically-minded society, one of the easiest ways to cut down on waste output and reduce your carbon footprint is to use less paper.
How To Use Less Paper At The Office and Home: 10 Tips Read More »
Do you have a great boss? I don’t mean one who just buys you a latte in the morning. I mean a boss who truly delivers the environment, guidance and support YOU need to excel in your job. Here’s how to find out.As Jim Collins said in his seminal book Good to Great: Why Some
6 Signs That You Have A Great Boss Read More »
That’s a deep-thinker, ain’t it?
What Would You Do If You Had Just Six Months To Live? Read More »
If we didn’t make mistakes, we wouldn’t be human. Still, when we mess up at work we often find ourselves in a sticky, embarrassing situation. So here are some tips I’ve used that can get the mess cleared up.The first, and best advice I can share is: DON’T PANIC. (I’ve learned this from painful experience.)
What To Do When You Have Messed Up At Work Read More »
Outsourcing, is it a good idea? Not for U.S. job seekers. Fortunately, some industries still need workers at home.
10 Well-Paid Jobs That Won’t Be Outsourced Read More »
Does the hectic pace of modern life put you in a bind? Are your ulcers having ulcers? It’s time to give yourself a break. Stress Management For Dummies can help you discover how to lower your stress level immediately.
Stress Management for Dummies Read More »
Would you like to know how to influence your colleagues and your boss? I have a great tip for you to put into action, and then see how it changes things for you!
How To Persuade Your Colleagues and Your Boss Read More »
A down economy brings one thing to most everyone’s career path: change. Whether it’s learning new skills for the same job or searching for a different one, these added work pressures can be especially hard on people who have been in their job for 20+ years.
10 Career-Path Suggestions for Midlife Career Changers Read More »
The interview is the last step between you and your dream job. Countless applicants have applied for the job, but there is only one position available. You need interviewing skills which make you shine above the competition. Here are 10 subtle ways to make yourself stand out above the other applicants.
10 Subtle Ways of Standing Out at a Job Interview Read More »
If you have a presentation or a proposal to share, then you will want to make sure it’s polished and practiced to perfection.
The Four Ps of a Perfect Presentation Read More »
Make the most of your college degree! Discover the 200 jobs with the best pay, fastest growth, and most openings for people with associate’s, bachelor’s, and higher degrees.
200 Best Jobs for College Graduates Read More »
The more you put yourself out there, the more you open yourself up critics and criticism. Here is how to cope with negativity.
5 Ways To Deal With Criticism and Critics Read More »
Powerful Personal Energy Creating, Sustaining and Transferring Energy and Success – how to find your PEP (Personal Energy Powerplant)
Powerful Personal Energy Read More »
Recruiters, managers and HR professionals receive a lot of resumes each day. Very little time is spent reviewing each resume so you need something which will make you stand out above the crowd. Here are ten tips which will make your resume pop.
10 Tips to Make Your Resume Pop Read More »
Stephen R. Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has been a top seller for the simple reason that it ignores trends and pop psychology for proven principles of fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change Read More »
How to handle 50, 100, even 1,000 things at once!
How to Handle 1,000 Things at Once: A Fun Guide to Mastering Home & Personal Management Read More »
Your salary history tells an important story of how far you’ve come along a career path. Is it unfair to take a salary history at face value, because there are so often back-stories that need explaining?
Should You Share Your Salary History at an Interview? Read More »
If you have ever wondered why some teams consistently demonstrate high performance and achievement of its objectives (and why some don’t) you have probably experienced great leadership by a leader who understands his or her team.
Quiet Leadership: Six Steps to Transforming Performance at Work Read More »
Are you considering making that leap of faith into self-employment? Then you need to read this…
Are You Thinking About Leaving Employment (and Going it Alone?) Read More »
Contrary to popular belief, working a part-time job doesn’t mean you have to forego those almighty benefits!
10 Great Part-Time Jobs with Benefits Read More »
If you’ve been asked to ‘take the meeting minutes’ and don’t know where to start, then start here with these helpful hints (template included).
Taking Meeting Minutes, Made Easy Read More »
Coercion: a practice of forcing another person to behave in an involuntary manner. It’s the basic weapon of bullies and dictators… but is it always a ‘bad’ thing?
Is Coercion A ‘Bad’ Management Tool? Read More »
Have you been asked to stand in front of a crowd and give a speech…. and you’re crapping yourself about it? Guess what, join the 85% of people who feel the same! You’re not unusual in this fear, and there is a way through it. I’ve got 5 secrets to share on how to stand
5 Secrets On How To Stand Up And Give a Speech (and Make It Rock!) Read More »
A collection of articles that discuss the relationships between leaders and followers
The Leadership & Followership Round Up Read More »
Your relationship with your boss is important. In most cases, your boss has influence on your career progression, job satisfaction, and even your pay. Pleasing your boss is a good thing to do, and here are 8 things you can do today to do that (without appearing to be a total kiss-ass.)
8 Things To Do Today To Please Your Boss Read More »
If you want to become a better manager, by learning from the best, then here’s your answer.
Learn How To Become a Better Manager, Monthly Read More »
Shyness in the workplace is a big reason that a lot of people struggle to fit in
7 Ways to Conquer Shyness in the Workplace – Like a Pro Read More »
Here are some tips on how to be liked in your workplace
7 Ways To Become Liked in Your Workplace Read More »
Here are ten essential interview tactics. They’re tried and tested!
10 Essential Body-Language Tactics for your Interview Read More »
Are successful Executives born with good articulation skills, or is it trained, or developed over time?
Do We Have to be Articulate to be an Executive? Read More »
Here’s a list of 99 things to do to become a high performer. If you regularly do all 99, then I’m sure you’ll be on the road to super-stardom…
99 Ways To Become a High Performer Read More »
It makes me laugh. If it didn’t, it would make me cry…
Quite Possibly the Dumbest Email Disclaimer I Have EVER Read Read More »
If you have been forced to take a lower-level job, or have accepted a cut in hours, or possibly even a drop in salary to stay in work, then you are in the ranks of the Underemployed.
Have You Become Underemployed? Read More »
Well, actually, I did. But the world of jobhunting and recruitment is changing which ultimately gives us more choice. Let me show you what I mean…
Who Said that the Top Jobs Weren’t Advertised on Job Sites? Read More »
OK, we’re still not out of the woods yet, but isn’t it a good time to compare your salary now against the market benchmark? Here is how to do it.
Benchmark Your Salary, Post-Recession Read More »
Your Performance Appraisal is a point in time where a) you’re assessed on how well you have done against objectives you have been set, as well as b) it being an opportunity for you and your manager to provide feedback to each other about your behaviors, skills and achievements during the review period.
How to Maximize Your Performance Appraisal Score Read More »
It’s not what you know, it isn’t even who you know, it’s WHO KNOWS YOU that counts today.
Building Relationships for Your Pocketbook and Soul Read More »
If you perform Performance Appraisals with your team, then it’s likely you have needed to give someone ‘bad’ feedback. But did you follow through? Giving someone a bad review is not easy (it’s hellish!) but it’s also very necessary if we have the reviewees best interests at heart.
Would YOU Give Someone a BAD Performance Appraisal? Read More »
If you’re conducting a job search, I’ve added a new job listing widget, which should be showing you job vacancies from your area. Question is, does it serve your location well?
Your Job Search: Do Jobsites Serve Your Location Well? Read More »
The Key Influencing Factor in your performance at work is not your skills, your status, your experience. It isn’t even who you know, or who knows you. All these things are important, but there is something fundamental that is required to make all these things attain value. It is your Self-Esteem.
To Totally Rock Your Performance at Work, Your Self-Esteem is Key Read More »
Could you use an extra hour in the day? Want to know how to create one? Here are 8 tips to materialize another 60 minutes in your day without too much compromise.
8 Ways To Create an Extra Hour in Your Day Read More »
Most wallpapers that our IT departments add onto our desktops are… well… lame. And who wants a desktop that looks like that loser’s over there too? Now you can download exquisite wallpapers from the National Geographic website.
Stunning New Desktop Wallpapers from National Geographic Read More »
Whether it’s to kill boredom, impress your buddies, or to find that unique Secret Santa gift, desktop gadgets are without a doubt COOL. How many times have you seen one on a colleagues desk and thought ‘That’s awesome!’? Here is a round-up of ten such gizmos.
10 Great Desktop Gadgets Read More »
We all want recognition as a great colleague, employer and corporate citizen, don’t we? (Even if it isn’t the ONLY thing we want recognition for!) Getting noticed is a sure-fire way of creating golden opportunities later on. This is the first of five simple tips on getting noticed.
5 Simple Things to Get Noticed in Your Workplace (#1) Read More »
Have you ever texted (SMS from your cellphone) the person you’re moaning about, rather than to the person you intended? If you have, then you’ll know what an embarrassing, toe-curling nightmare it is.
Avoid a Nightmare: Don’t Bungle Your Text Read More »
People say the dumbest things, right? Especially in the workplace! The invasion of consultant-speak means we all have to sift our brains for the meaning of what should be a simple statement of words. I don’t know about you, but I have had enough…
The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit Read More »
If you’re a graduate struggling to land your first job, then you really must watch this short video that shares some insightful research. Your struggle could be explained in a different and surprising way!
[Video] The Top 5 Reasons Why Graduates are Finding it Hard to Get Work Read More »
Sometimes, a story is so unbelievable it must be true. Occasionally, we’ll read something that sounds so ridiculous, that you couldn’t make it up! Here are ten stories that will make you laugh and cringe…
10 ‘Funny’ Workplace Stories Read More »