Many people strive to act with honesty and integrity. Life, unfortunately, is riddled with situations that test your ethical fortitude. Nothing can test your dedication to living an ethical life faster than some American workplaces. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger follows a young professional (Andrea Sachs) as she navigates an office culture that...
Have you ever noticed how you’re more likely to opt for a retailer or service provider that you’ve heard of, or whose profile seems more convincing online that a competitor with a good offer but whose name means nothing to you? That’s branding at work – and these days, it’s more subtle and complex than...
What was your first “real” job? Do you remember it? Of course you do. Mine was post-college, auditing newspaper circulation for advertisers, in an industry I didn’t know, working with people significantly older than me, dealing with department heads who were proud members of the old-boys club. Due to my despised job function ("I just...
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...
If you are an aspiring professional or striving entrepreneur in any industry, it is highly likely that you are at least partly inspired by a successful figure in your line of work. Following the success of certain individuals can provide us with a little perspective and that extra drive to pursue our professional goals, especially...
Do you ever get discouraged? I know I do at times. I think everyone does from time to time. Life often brings us setbacks and if we're not careful the devil's wedge of discouragement brings us down. The Devil's Wedge Do you know the story about the wedge? It tells of the devil prospering as...
Imagine an afterwork party at the office. People are relaxed and small-talking like crazy. You, on the other hand, have an inexplicable urge to stay in the corners of the room, and you don’t feel like talking. You just want all this to end and you can’t wait to get some alone time at home....
"The first question you tend to get asked when you meet someone at a party is..."so what do you do?" And according to how impressive your answer is, people are either keen to get to know you better, or swiftly leave you behind by the nuts. We're anxious because we live in a world of snobs,...
There is nothing more terrifying than asking a boss for a raise because you have to step out of your comfort zone, big time. Some people get seriously intimidated by this because many bosses are positioning themselves as powerful persons who don’t appreciate if they are treated with HR-related questions. However, in many cases, it...
