When you're not fully engaged, your efforts are scattered. You don't do your best; which hurts you, your family, your employer, your colleagues and your clients. Your personal and work lives suffer. You're not using your talents to their fullest. You're wasting time and are unproductive. You aren't making a difference. In short, you're sabotaging...
Maybe you think that you absolutely don’t have time to meditate at work, or maybe you’re sceptical of the benefits of mindfully meditating for such a short space of time in the midst of your busy office environment. But, no matter how busy you are, making time for meditation will have a positive impact on...
So you know that your boss drives you nuts….but you’re not sure exactly why. It’s not that you outright dislike him. And he’s certainly not an unreasonable guy. And even though you often find him difficult to work with, it’s not like you have a horrible boss story to share with the world. So just...
You have been working with this company for years, but you never get promoted. You constantly see people who have been contracted after you getting management positions while you still are doing what you are told. And you’ve started to wonder why you never get a chance like everybody. Many variables might be influencing this...
Have you ever told someone, "I'm sympathetic to your cause." Well, if you're trying to sincerely connect with them, that really isn't the best thing to say. Turns out, having empathy is a better approach. According to author and University of Houston professor Dr. Brené Brown, empathy fuels connection, while sympathy drives disconnection. In the...
Recruiting the right workforce is a key element in business success, as like minded people will work well towards the same goals. Every employer wants to have a dedicated team of employees who enjoy their jobs and are looking out for the best interest of the company. The best potential candidates will not necessarily be...
If you ask any comic book fan boy who Todd McFarlane is, you'll immediately notice a scowl of wonder and shame that one could ask such a question. But, for the uninitiated, Todd McFarlane was a Canadian comic book artist that was one of a handful of creatives credited for the great comics boom of...
Are you able to constructively use your emotions to solve problems and complete other cognitive tasks? Can you positively influence others’ feelings relatively easily? If so, you likely have a high level of emotional intelligence. Those with high levels of emotional intelligence, or EQ, are able to recognize and regulate their own emotions along with...
I'm perfect. You adjust. Yes, it's kind of funny when you see it on a t-shirt. Just not quite as funny when you see it actually happen in the workplace. We see it. All. The. Time. And it can limit - or ever ruin - your career. Pretty darn quickly. Which is why we spend so...
Employees with more self-control will be asked to do more work by managers because they want the task to be performed well, but the question is whether superiors will appreciate that extra effort. Most of us have encountered an aggressive, intimidating or controlling personality at some point in our lives. These people can be found...
