3 Keys to Finding More Happiness at Work
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3 Keys to Finding More Happiness at Work

3 Keys to Finding More Happiness at Work

by Jeff Goins In our world today, we are overwhelmed with promises to quit our jobs and chase our dreams. We are told that we deserve to be happy and that if we buy enough things that it will eventually happen. We are told to work for the weekend and plan that next vacation. But … Read More

Why Is It So Hard For Us To Admit Our Mistakes?
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Why Is It So Hard For Us To Admit Our Mistakes?

Why Is It So Hard For Us To Admit Our Mistakes?

by Karen Firestone Why is it so hard for most of us to say, “I did it”? Many people are afraid of appearing incompetent in front of our colleagues and bosses. But what we sometimes don’t realize is that it is worse to be viewed as a coward incapable of owning up to mistakes or … Read More

Resigning with Class: How to Diplomatically Resign From Your Job
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Resigning with Class: How to Diplomatically Resign From Your Job

Resigning with Class: How to Diplomatically Resign From Your Job

by Randall S. Hansen, PH.D. Are you preparing to resign from your current job? Some job-seekers have a hard time doing so, either because they love the job and their co-workers or because they can’t stand the job and can’t wait to leave. Curious? Then read on. This article is really two articles in one. … Read More

Letting Good People Go When It’s Time
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Letting Good People Go When It’s Time

Letting Good People Go When It’s Time

by Pat Wadors Let’s say you’re a manager in a company that’s scaling up or gearing up for some other kind of transformation.  Your biggest job right now is to lead your team through it all and help everyone adapt.  You soon realize that some people are well-suited to the changes that must be made, … Read More

You Really Can Change Your Reputation at Work
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You Really Can Change Your Reputation at Work

You Really Can Change Your Reputation at Work

by Carolyn O’Hara Do you ever feel that people have the wrong impression of you at work? Maybe you’ve been pegged as arrogant after you advocated for your project or as a pushover after a negotiation gone awry. How can you change others’ perceptions of you? Should you directly address the reputation you want to … Read More

How to Avoid Hiring a Toxic Employee
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How to Avoid Hiring a Toxic Employee

How to Avoid Hiring a Toxic Employee

by Christine Porath Nothing is more costly to an organization’s culture than a toxic employee. Research shows that rudeness is like the common cold — it’s contagious, spreads quickly, and anyone can be a carrier. Dylan Minor, a visiting assistant professor at Harvard Business School, and Michael Housman, chief analytics officer at Cornerstone OnDemand, studied … Read More