In our last post about Emotional Intelligence (EI), we covered what it is, how to recognize it in the people around you, and a few real-life examples of EI in action. Now that we have the basics down, how can we work to develop or strengthen our own EI for more personal and professional success?… Read More
Culture
Adjusting to a New Job
It’s hard being the new person. Whether you’re coming in as an experienced veteran in your field or if you’re just starting out your career, it’s unnerving to start on a new path with a different company and co-workers. Although this can be a stressful time for anyone, there are some ways to make the… Read More
A Manager’s Worst Trait
As I have progressed in my career I have come to realize that every job has its pros and cons. And every supervisor does as well. Sometimes your supervisor is too hands off. Or sometimes you might come across a micro-manager. You may wish that you received more praise or credit. Or maybe you receive… Read More
Tips and Tricks When Working with Challenging Colleagues
Do you have a coworker who is disorganized? A coworker who constantly has a negative attitude? Every workplace has them; challenging colleagues. Whether these people just get on your nerves or they are having an effect on your productivity, learning how to deal with challenging people takes skill.The average full-time employee spends more time at… Read More
5 Ways to Become a More Effective Boss
Being a good boss is never easy. Every employee is unique and will have different work ethics. To succeed at your job, you have to make sure that your team is running smoothly and everyone is happy. To be a better boss, you have to work on making your employees feel valued and give them… Read More
Does Brainstorming Work?
Brainstorming is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a group problem-solving technique that involves the spontaneous contribution of ideas from all members of the group”. Typically a topic is posed and a group of 6-10 people try to generate a variety of creative ideas. The #1 rule is that there is no judgment or criticism, as every… Read More