“be Better” Tips for Everyone

By Lindsay Dodgson – theLadders Narcissists can be difficult to spot, especially if they are older and more sophisticated. Over time, they learn how to optimally manipulate their victims, and get by with their schemes without anyone questioning them. What makes it even more confusing is that they don’t all act the same way. Certain…

By T Paul Thomas – LinkedIn Flagstaff Business News – Ask the CEO – May 2018 – T Paul Thomas Managing is truly one of the hardest responsibilities of any executive, regardless of whether the number of employees is one or 1,001. Throughout my career I have witnessed awesome examples of management, while also seeing truly horrible managers.…

By Prudy Gourguechon – Forbes   On the surface, a business can seem to be about profits, strategies, products, innovations, capital, investments—all the processes and goals of an operation.  But behind all those core components of an ongoing enterprise are individuals in relationship with one another, trying to think, create, make decisions and make things…

By Graham Templeton – BOOST ADP Workplace culture is one of the most powerful factors affecting employee retention — and that’s great news for managers and HR professionals. According to “Fixing the Talent Management Disconnect,” a new research study conducted by the ADP Research Institute®, positively influencing retention requires a detailed understanding of that workforce’s…

By Loretta Breuning – Forbes Our brain is not designed to create happiness, as much as we wish it were so. Our brain evolved to promote survival. It saves the happy chemicals (dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin) for opportunities to meet a survival need, and only releases them in short spurts which are quickly metabolized. This…

By Jane Burnett theLadders When a bunch of people work together in a shared space, team dynamics can shift at the drop of a hat because of one person’s behavior. That being said, here’s roundup of seven ways you could be annoying your colleagues, even if no one’s told you yet. Not responding to a…

By: Rachel Weingarten – theLadders If you’re feeling that Monday morning dread every day of the week — you may be onto something. While it’s not always a great idea to trust your gut about every single work issue, here’s when it may be worth wondering if your job’s in danger. 1. You’re not that…

By: CNBC Make IT.- Suzy Welch How you’re perceived at work is crucial to your success. While you’re not always going to please everyone, developing a bad reputation can hold you back from getting the job, pay raise or new project you’ve been eyeing. According to bestselling management author and CNBC contributor Suzy Welch, a…

By Eric Barker – the Ladders You’re only productive at work three days out of the week. How can you improve that? 1. The secret to getting more done is to make things automatic. Control over your schedule stops you from getting tired at work. Progress motivates us more than anything else. Your mind moves…

by: Reuben Yonatan – UndercoverRecruiter In the busy, fast-paced world of business, it may be surprising to learn just how important empathy is when it comes to your personal level of performance and how well you can interact and work with your co-workers. Low levels of empathy can cause many problems in the workplace –…