If you spend most of your day at a desk, chances are you aren’t as active as you’d like to be. In addition to not being good for your health, being sedentary for 8 hours can do a number on your energy and productivity. Below are 5 tips to keep you energized throughout the day…. Read more »

The American work culture tends to favor extroverts (people who get energy through interacting with others). We encourage teamwork and constant communication. Even our work environments can be a tough place for more introverted employees (those who gain energy through reflecting) with open floor plans and lots of interaction. If you are a more introverted… Read more »

Successful people tend to see things differently. Where others see obstacles, they see challenges to meet and overcome. Their confidence comes from letting go of negativity and focusing their attention on their own actions and attitude. Below are five challenges that successful people overcome. Negativity-Your day may not always be great but you have the… Read more »

In our age of technology and constant busy-ness, it’s easy to become distracted and unfocused. We slog through our days just happy to put one foot in front of the other and get through the to-do list. We may take a work break but, instead of relaxing, we’re apt to check the news or our… Read more »

Most days, your job is sunshine. It is the center of the universe and makes you feel energized and accomplished. Your “well” of good feelings is practically overflowing. Some days, however, it feels like your work is sapping the life right out of you. You feel physically and mentally drained for any number of reasons… Read more »

In our current work and personal lives, technology surrounds us and, for the most part, helps make our lives easier. Google and LinkedIn help us research people and industries 24/7, using email and texts save time, and Facebook and Twitter spread the news about ideas and products. For good or ill, the use of technology… Read more »

When a colleague leaves the company to pursue her dream job, we are often surprised. We think our “lucky” colleague has finally gotten a break and taking the big leap to go after their dreams. We might be surprised that we feel just a bit envious that they are able to take such a big… Read more »

The sun is shining. Everything is tweeting. Spring is here. The perfect time to air out the house, clean the garage, and put away your winter clothes. While you’re at it, why not clean up and update your job-search tools? You may not be actively looking for a new job but it never hurts to… Read more »

Phew! The interview is over and you feel great. You were prepared, you answered their questions clearly, and you calmed your own jangled nerves long enough to get through it! Now what?  Show your good manners by doing the following: Say thanks. Thank the interviewers, including the recruiter, via email. If the company won’t give… Read more »

We’ve all heard it. When you go on a job interview, you’re interviewing the company just as much as they are interviewing you. You might think it’s hogwash but you can get some valuable information by asking the following questions during your interview. Then consider the answers to see if the job is a fit… Read more »