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Playing the Blame Game at work
December 22, 2009 – 11:14 am | No Comment
Playing the Blame Game at work

Nobody likes a finger being pointed at them and being blamed for something. However, people often tend to blame others in the workplace and more so, when faced with a tough situation (such as recessionary …

The innovator’s DNA
December 22, 2009 – 10:00 am | No Comment
The innovator’s DNA

A new study has highlighted the key skills that innovative and creative entrepreneurs need to develop. According to Hal Gregersen, an INSEAD professor and co-author of a six-year-long study into disruptive innovation involving some 3,500 executives, there …

Managing the performance review process
December 11, 2009 – 12:56 pm | One Comment
Managing the performance review process

In this article, I wanted to touch upon some important points, which can help your entire performance review process go much smoother.
1) Start the process properly – Be clear on your objectives
When you join a new …

Handling a bad boss
November 18, 2009 – 3:52 pm | No Comment
Handling a bad boss

Having a boss that makes your life painful can be one of the worst situations to be in. Bad bosses come in various flavours and might be unappreciative, give too much work, take credit for …

Want to build your own website?
November 18, 2009 – 3:50 pm | No Comment
Want to build your own website?

Thinking about starting a website for yourself or your company? With the tools available today, this can be very very easy. Unless you have very specific requirements, need some custom programming or have a large …

Bad Boss Adds To Stress
November 18, 2009 – 1:45 pm | No Comment
Bad Boss Adds To Stress

Dr. Travis Stork from “The Doctors” talks to Maggie Rodriguez about findings that a bad boss can be bad for your heart. He also offers tips for reducing stress and heart risk.

Have you had a Career Health Check recently?
October 13, 2009 – 12:30 pm | No Comment
Have you had a Career Health Check recently?

Similar to a regular physical or dental check-up, it is good to do a Career check-up as well. Essentially this involves taking stock of various aspects of your career, identifying areas which are not ideal …

Not satisfied with your job? Do something about it
September 22, 2009 – 9:30 am | No Comment
Not satisfied with your job? Do something about it

It is quite common for people to feel unsatisfied with their jobs. Surveys conducted at various points in time and in various parts of the world, often indicate that up to 50-60% of people are …

Buyer-Driven Selling: Building Trust and Belief
September 17, 2009 – 10:20 am | One Comment
Buyer-Driven Selling: Building Trust and Belief

Guest contributor: Michelle C. Ritter is a the owner of http://www.e-worc.com, a web design and sales consulting company where she works with many types of product and service based industries in developing effective online programs …

The quest for authenticity
August 27, 2009 – 10:22 am | No Comment
The quest for authenticity

A new book titled ‘Sex, Money, Happiness, and Death,’ outlines the author’s personal meditations or thoughts on each of the four. But at the heart of the book – beyond the attention-grabbing title – is the more subtle …