How's your attitude? Chances are that at some point during the course of your life you’ve found yourself feeling excessively down. We’ve all been there at one time or another - feeling overwhelmed by negativity which, of course, brings about a poor attitude. Luckily for us, we can do something to change it. Here's How to ...
Category Personal Development
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12 Crucial Life Lessons to Help Boost Your Career Potential
Can we really learn from life lessons? Yes. Let’s face it - everyone makes mistakes in life and in business. Fortunately for us, many of them provide great learning opportunities and guidance. Want a smart tip to help you avoid these slip-ups? Learn from mistakes that others have made so you can avoid making them ...
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Why Asking Advice Will Make You Look Smarter in Front of Your Boss
Asking for advice instead of “what do you think” can result in better relationships. You’re not alone in thinking that talking to your superior is intimidating. For many, it’s a task they may dread. But did you know that changing the way you approach your boss can make them think more highly of you? In her ...
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Executives Reveal the Secrets to Great First Impressions
Good first impressions are necessary, especially in the business world. Yet, we’ve all encountered that nervous feeling when meeting someone new - we want to appear nice and friendly as well as smart and adequate. Unfortunately, people are quick to judge. Someone can easily pass judgement on you within the first few minutes of meeting, so ...
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Are any of these 5 Habits an obstacle to your success?
A mistake can quickly become an obstacle to your success. It’s a well-known fact that we all make mistakes, but it’s up to us to decide whether we benefit from them. Creating an unnecessary obstacle is a common occurrence in the daily lives of busy professionals. Unfortunately, those who refuse to admit their wrongs are ...
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When do you really need to listen?
Do you listen or do you hear? Several years ago, I read that we listen with our minds and we hear with our ears. The distinction is that listening is active and requires mental effort. Times to Listen Executive coach Mary Jo Asmus describes in detail five situations that require a leader to really listen to others. When you ...