07 April 2017
Six key vulnerabilities in negotiation

Six key vulnerabilities in negotiation


Although we negotiate all our lives, not many people understand the art of negotiation. James Delrojo summarizes this topic well, so here is his take....
31 March 2017
The power to be distinct!

The power to be distinct!


Are you distinct, or are you working hard at being a chameleon? No doubt the recession has taught us many business and career lessons. One of the mo...
24 March 2017
Five power words successful people use every day

Five power words successful people use every day


We scrutinize what successful people read, what they eat, their morning rituals, the kinds of people they associate with, and the list can go on; bu...
17 March 2017
Five tips to being a great assistant

Five tips to being a great assistant


Many people aspire to be the boss, to lead the company, or to become a big shot manager. At least that’s what’s said in theory. But in pract...
10 March 2017
You are a sweet person, but your work attitude is terrible! (Part 3 – Little things matter)

You are a sweet person, but your work attitude is terrible! (Part 3 – Little things matter)


Your attitude at work helps to craft your reputation and, as we mentioned before, a good work attitude goes beyond being a pleasant, smiling person....
03 March 2017
You are a sweet person, but your work attitude is terrible! – Part 2

You are a sweet person, but your work attitude is terrible! – Part 2


Rule #2: You are paid to give the customer what they want/need. How many times have you entered a business where the clerk, who is supposed to assi...
24 February 2017
You are a sweet person, but your work attitude is terrible? – Part 1

You are a sweet person, but your work attitude is terrible? – Part 1


Every motivational speaker, supervisor or written training book talks about the value of possessing a positive attitude in the workplace. In fact, m...
17 February 2017
Dealing with grief in the workplace

Dealing with grief in the workplace


Priority one in a business is always to meet and exceed the needs of all customers. Sometimes it is not possible, due to unfortunate incidents that ...
10 February 2017
Eight LinkedIn mistakes that make you look dumb

Eight LinkedIn mistakes that make you look dumb


Social media sites can sometimes feel like you are in someone’s backyard, overhearing every personal detail of people’s lives; but there i...
03 February 2017
19 ways to stay positive in a downsized company

19 ways to stay positive in a downsized company


It can be difficult to stay motivated when your friends and colleagues were laid off, but you were spared. The empty desk and office chatter of nervou...