By LISA SWAN The cost of living—not to mention rent, gas prices, and food costs – keeps on going up, but your salary remains the same. So what can you do? Is it time to talk to your boss about getting a raise? Here are some questions you should ask… Read More
You know enough to include your resume when you are applying for a job. But do you need a cover letter as well? Good question. Read More
Have you ever had the nagging feeling that your career isn’t right for you? Your career path may have seemed right at one time, but now you have your doubts. Since you spend most of your waking hours at your job, you must be sure you’re spending your time wisely… Read More
By LISA SWAN Being more creative means living a less boring life. But how do you do that? Living a more creative life is not as daunting as you may think. And you don’t need to have tons of free time, or a lot of money in order to do so. Read More
By LISA SWAN You are a rock-star employee. You are doing a great job. And your boss agrees. But there is no money to give you a raise at your company. So what should you do next? Here are some options to consider during these tough times in the… Read More
By LISA SWAN Times are hard with the economy these days. You may not have the number of staffers you want, or the ability to compensate them the way you wish. So how can you keep your workplace going, and manage your staff during tough times? Here are some tips… Read More
Over many years of executive coaching and management training, it’s become clear that there are four distinct management styles, each with their pros and cons. What works well in one situation may be less than ideal in another. Knowing what your management style is will help you become a better… Read More
By LISA SWAN You’re tossing and turning when you are trying to sleep, and yawning during the day because you are so exhausted from the night before. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips to get a good night’s sleep, without taking some habit-forming prescription medication: Don’t… Read More
By LISA SWAN Whether you are an entrepreneur, an executive, or a middle manager, it is important to keep your staff happy, and reward those who are doing great jobs. But what can you do to reward staff and improve morale if you don’t have a big budget to give out… Read More
By Nikhil Hutheesing – Sep 26, 2012 12:19 PM ET Executive Coach Executive Coach Marshall Goldsmith once gave BusinessWeek a list of reasons why some managers don’t make it to the executive suite. Among them, the need to win at all costs, contributing too much to every discussion and —… Read More
