Difficult Conversations
Here is a really great video given by Lauren Mackler on having difficult conversations. In this video, Lauren gives really great and concrete tools on how to handle these types of interactions with assertiveness and grace.
Are You Working From Home Yet?
Given the scientifically proven benefits of working from home – for both the employer and the employee, it’s a mystery why more employers are not catching up to the idea.
Why Smart People Do Stupid Things
The modern workplace is rife with functional stupidity. In this CBC Spark episode, Nora Young explores why stupidity gets rewarded at work. Listen to her speak to André Spicer who explains why “Smart people doing stupid things.” (click on the image below to hear the audio)
Motivation Monday
[ted id=618 lang=en] Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward.
How To Take Stock (aka Self-Assessment)
People spend about 50% of their waking hours each day at work (based on 8 hr/day work schedule and 8 hr/day sleep). That’s half of your waking hours each day, during the week. How do you chose to spend that time? Are your interests closely matched with your skills in your current career? In this…
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How Much Do You Get Paid?
Employers use “Information Asymmetry” in order to save money. If they have all the information on how much everyone in their organisation gets paid (and don’t share it with you), you are at a disadvantage when the time comes to negotiate your salary. In this TED talk, David Burkus argues that everyone’s pay should be transparent and…
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Goals You Can Actually Reach (Really!)
One of the best things to do in order to change your life and career is to do things differently. Logically, you know life isn’t going to change if you’ve been doing the same things over and over, but expecting different results each time. In order for life to take a turn, you have to…
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