Pandemic pounds are just one of the new post-virus terms I hear a lot about, and havepersonally experienced…but there are ways to actually make this virus-ladenseason work for you. One lies in broadening your horizons. All this month we’vefocused on ways to make yourself the best possible employee or [...]
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No series on self-improvement would be complete without a discussion on theperfect resume. Stop right there, Skippy! There’s no such thing. Thereare some tips to consider, however. Suppose you have your sights set on anothercareer, how can you use this position to leverage a better job in two to [...]
Shoppers love a nice display, but we know the merchandise doesn't just magically appear for them. In making that "magic" happen, we deal with all kinds of people, don’t we? It seems like it would a lot easier sometimes to go in, not have to talk to anyone, not have [...]
Let’s suppose you have a friend across country, and you’d love to introduce the friend to our company. You know he/she would be a great hire and enjoy the work...but how would you describe what you do? What are the tools of your trade? Displays come in so many [...]
This month we have focused on avenues for self-improvement. I have saved one you may consider as basic for the last week of the month, because I consider it of prime importance. Wherever you go, whoever you meet, what you say speaks volumes. Spend twenty-hours improving your speech, and [...]
Think about the last time someone asked you for a resume. I know I always find it difficult, trying to assess and present myself in the best possible light…and next week, we will focus on resume building. For now, though, think about what you bring to the table. [...]
I remember a time when I felt invincible. I was muchyounger. Then I could party late and rise early and still function…but littledid I know the price I paid for such recklessness. Sleep is not a commodity tobe squandered or taken lightly. It is a time of cell restoration as [...]
When you are hustling betweenhither and thither, what do you grab for lunch? This week let’s talk about howto improve your life and your work by improving the food you eat. It’s such ano-brainer that it’s easy to take for granted the body’s ability to run on junkand not complain—but [...]
What does it mean to go the extra mile? It dates back to a Biblical teaching, but it has very real, very pertinent implications for lifein 2020. Doing more than is expected sets any worker apart from the crowd. It involves doing stellar work, but it also includes doing more [...]
Procrastination is a thief of joy. If you are a procrastinator, you know I’m right about this. You put things off and they don’t just retreat into a neverland of pleasure, but rather, they hang over you with a sense of impending doom. You know you have it to do. [...]