Do you feel comfortable talking about Money?
If someone asks a financial question, let’s say, how much money do you have? Would you answer? Would you divert the conversation or just say “I’m sorry but that’s a private matter.”
If someone asks a financial question, let’s say, how much money do you have? Would you answer? Would you divert the conversation or just say “I’m sorry but that’s a private matter.”
Wed, July 29 2020 » Corporate Culture, Stress and Mindfullness » No Comments
We can blame the time of year. We can talk about burnout or stress. We might mention the ever-present nature of technology, or the frustration of some national trends. But at one point or another, all of us feel like we’re just going through the motions. But here’s something we should bring to mind: doing […]
Tue, August 22 2017 » Stress and Mindfullness, Success Consciousness » No Comments
Midwesterners are known for their pleasant attitude and friendly demeanor. Here in Indiana—where people are referred to using the folksy term “hoosiers”—you might expect workplace conversations to always be straightforward. But that isn’t always the case. Here are some “tricks” for influencing behavior.
Tue, February 17 2015 » Change Managment and Learning Organization, Stress and Mindfullness, Success Consciousness » No Comments
Maybe it’s the Midwest culture, but it seems like a lot of people at companies in Central Indiana have a relaxed style of speaking but a busy style of working. There’s an advantage to looking busy: you’re less likely to be detained and better able get things done. So how do you make sure others […]
Tue, October 7 2014 » Personal Organization, Stress and Mindfullness, Uncategorized » No Comments
During a job interview, you’re taught over and over again to do certain things: Wear professional clothes, don’t wear too much make up, don’t slouch, make direct eye contact, enunciate, have a firm handshake, etc. Work behavior, however, appears to be more relationship-based. You’ve likely heard professional advice like: don’t talk back to a superior, […]
Tue, September 9 2014 » Self Development, Stress and Mindfullness, Success Consciousness » 2 Comments
Avoiding them doesn’t work. Scolding them doesn’t work. But you can fight fire with fire.
Wed, October 2 2013 » Corporate Culture, Stress and Mindfullness » 2 Comments