Would you like to be happier? Well, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal, a greater sense of happiness is well within your reach! Researchers have found that minor changes in behavior can make people happier. You simply need to do the following: Talk to strangers – I’m an introvert, so this sounds(…)
Would you describe yourself as a lucky person? Have you experienced success in your work or in your personal life? Do you often have “hunches” that turn out to be correct? Do you tend to be in the right place at the right time? If so, that’s awesome! If not – well, maybe there’s something(…)
What do you say when you meet a person for the first time? You probably ask the person’s name. You might ask where the person grew up. And eventually you might ask one of the most common questions that people ask each other when they first meet… “What do you do?” There are good reasons(…)
Life is full of decisions. We make hundreds of decisions every day. Most of these decisions are minor and barely require any thought. We decide when to get up in the morning, what clothes to wear, what to eat for lunch, and what groceries to buy. But occasionally, we need to make major decisions that(…)
We’ve all heard the term, “constructive criticism.” This is the good type of criticism that is productive and helpful. According to various books and articles that I’ve read, constructive criticism is like nasty-tasting medicine. It’s terrible to swallow but it will make you a better person. Hey, you should be glad to get it! Well,(…)
Every day, we’re faced with a variety of problems that demand solutions. In order to be successful, we must be able to adapt rapidly to change, take the initiative, exercise our judgment, and solve problems creatively and competently. Researchers have found that certain strategies can help people to solve problems more easily. These strategies are(…)
Have you ever noticed that we tend to spend a lot of time trying to explain and understand other people’s behavior? For example, when a coworker behaves in a cold or distracted manner, we can’t help but wonder why. We come up with theories and explanations. (Is the coworker an unpleasant person? Is the coworker(…)
I’m sure we’ve all experienced rude behavior in the workplace. Even in the most civil environments, you encounter it. People might make sarcastic comments, snarky remarks, pointedly ignore a coworker, or roll their eyes. It’s not uncommon – approximately 98% of employees say that they’ve been the target of rude behavior at work. It can(…)
In the modern workplace, I think a lot of emphasis is placed on leadership. There are books, articles, and training programs on how to be a good leader. Being a leader means being smart and successful. It’s something that everyone is supposed to strive to be. In contrast, there aren’t that many books or articles(…)
In order to help new or inexperienced employees develop their knowledge and skills, many offices offer mentorship programs. And in most instances, these mentorship programs are optional. Mentorship programs are extremely beneficial. New employees who receive mentoring are often more effective and productive. They also benefit from feeling like they have someone whom they can(…)