Hypocrisy in Business
Sometimes, people say one thing and do another. Sometimes it happens at work. And when you see it happening, it can make you feel angry, frustrated, or deflated. Is hypocrisy a problem at your organization?
Wed, May 9 2018 » Corporate Culture, Ethics and Fraud, Success Consciousness » 1 Comment
Are You Just Going Through the Motions?
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
“Did The Corporate Thing” And Other Painful Clichés
Being a jobseeker is being in marketing, and the product is you. Being in product marketing in the Midwest means you can’t be pushy, because people don’t like that here. That’s why the clichés have to stop, right now.
Tue, June 13 2017 » Change Managment and Learning Organization, Success Consciousness » No Comments
Where Are You Volunteering?
One of my favorite questions to ask at networking events in Indianapolis is “Where are you volunteering?” Unlike “What do you do” which doesn’t always go that well, “Where are you volunteering” gives people a chance to talk about their passions. But there’s only one downside. Sometimes, people aren’t volunteering anywhere.
Tue, April 11 2017 » Self Development, Success Consciousness » No Comments
You say that to all the [fill-in-the-blank]
You’ve seen this happen in movies and TV a zillion times. A male character compliments a female character, to which she replies, “I bet you say that to all the girls.” It’s a trope. It’s a groaner. It’s filler dialogue. But it doesn’t just happen on the silver screen—I’ve seen jobseekers do it over and […]
Tue, September 8 2015 » Career Planning and Goal Setting, Self Development, Success Consciousness » No Comments
Tattoos and Nose Piercings and Job Candidates
The culture is changing. People who have tattoos and piercings aren’t part of an outside, fringe group of society. And that means these forms of body modification are entering the workforce.
Tue, August 18 2015 » Corporate Culture, Success Consciousness » No Comments
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