Now that 2013 is upon us, you may want to have a better life this year. Perhaps you have formal New Year’s resolutions, or just a nagging to-do list that you finally want to get done. So how do you get the year off to a terrific start, and be on your way to getting your goals accomplished? Here are some suggestions. Read More
By BEN HARGROVE Procrastinators love to write to-do lists. Writing to-do lists is a lot easier for procrastinators than actually getting things on these lists accomplished. They can set and reset priorities and schedules endlessly. But those endlessly revamped to-do lists somehow never have an item suggesting that they… Read More
By LISA SWAN If you want to be a master networker, there is one especially critical thing to remember when it comes to making a connection. It is that it is better to be interested than interesting. It sounds counterintuitive, doesn’t it? After all, you would think that being an… Read More
By LISA SWAN If you go along with saying “yes” to things you don’t really want to do, you are going to need to learn to put the word “no” in your vocabulary. Not only that, but you need to remember that “No” is a complete sentence. Does this happen… Read More
By LISA SWAN If you want to achieve goals large or small, it’s time for you to get smart or even smarter. The key to goal-setting can be found in the acronyms SMART and SMARTER. Having nebulous goals will get you nowhere. It’s not enough to sit on your couch… Read More
By LISA SWAN Ever since the feminist movement took hold in the United States, women have been aspiring to have it all. The great husband, the wonderful children, and the terrific career. So is it possible to have it all or is it a myth? Well, you might be… Read More
By LISA SWAN Don’t feel you have to bite your tongue constantly when it comes to giving feedback to your boss, your co-workers or to your employees. There is a time and a place for giving feedback, and doing so effectively could make things better at your workplace. In fact,… Read More
By LISA SWAN You’re nervous about your upcoming job interview. It’s understandable. After all, some employers may try to stump you in the interview just to see how you handle it. These days, making a mistake while hiring could ultimately cost an employer lots of money and time, so they want… Read More
You’re feeling rundown and worn out. With all that is going on these days, it’s easy to get as negative as the world seems to be. But you don’t have to live that way. Here are some tips to get your groove back: Read More
Let’s suppose you are doing great at your current place of employment, but you decide to look for another job and get an even better job offer from another company. Read More