Category: Workplace Culture

  • Why Being Likable Can be a Remarkable Life Skill

    LARAE QUY OCTOBER 5, 2018 (Edited by M.Wood 10/17/2018) Sometimes I focus on being likable; other times, I focus on how to get the job done… Entrepreneurs and leaders also struggle to maintain the balance between likability and effectiveness. At times it’s important to establish personal connections and develop new relationships. Other times you’ll need…

  • 12 Habits You Don’t Realize Are Losing You Respect At Work

    TIFFANY COUCH  OCTOBER 8, 2018 Here are 12 are bad habits that I’ve experienced with a number of employees over the years. In some cases, these behaviors cost them their job. Let’s face it: we all have bad workplace habits. In some cases, we may not even be aware that we’re annoying our coworkers. However,…

  • Bosses Don’t Encourage Curiosity as Much as They Think They Do

    October 12, 2018 Written by Ashley Hamer We’re not too big to admit that “curiosity” has become something of a buzzword these days. Search for the term on a job board, and you’ll find thousands of postings for everything from a senior data scientist (“We welcome your adaptability, your curiosity, and your passion”) to a marketing intern (“must…

  • Is Working from Home Right for You?

    It’s not for everyone. Daniel B. Kline (TMFDankline) Apr 11, 2018 at 6:55AM Over 40% of all Americans do at least some of their work from home, according to a 2017 Gallup poll. That’s because more companies have embraced flexible scheduling and are allowing workers more say in where they do their work at least some of the time.…

  • What to Do When You Start Managing Former Peers

    Liane Davey  SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 A Blog About Leadership & Management Advice It’s a common scenario: The company you work at is growing. Suddenly, a new layer of management is created, and thus a new role opens up. Leadership in the company wants to promote internally, so you and a number of your peers apply. Only…