Respect and how it is displayed can be highly individual and vary among cultures. One thing that is common for all of us, though, is the feeling that disrespect evokes. It feels rude, unjust, and hurtful. When we are disrespected, we feel unappreciated, undervalued, and threatened to some degree. When we fail to receive respect [...]

No matter how much education we have, no matter how many training courses we take, no matter how much motivation we have to succeed, and no matter if we have all the right tools for the job, it is a frustrating fact of life that we all make mistakes.

What is the best way to [...]

In today’s highly virtual workplace, most of us use email on a daily basis. Most of the time, it is a quick, convenient, and efficient way to communicate with others. But it also tends to be vulnerable to all types of conflict not present in face-to-face discussions. It can be tough when we are faced [...]

Today’s article is a guest post (a rarity)! The author, Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in southern New Hampshire and the author of three self-help books, including the recently-published Shortcuts to Inner Peace: 70 Simple Paths to Everyday Serenity. This book capitalizes on the ironic insight that most stressed-out [...]

Do you ever feel like you put in a busy 8 to 10 hour day, yet you have nothing to show for it? In my last blog post, I introduced one way to boost your productivity without upping your working hours: quit multitasking. Multitasking is neurologically less efficient than it seems to be [...]

In a 2006 Harvard Business Review article, Sylvia Ann Hewlett and Carolyn Buck Luce wrote that the days of the 40-hour workweek are over and the 60-hour workweek is now commonplace. In their research, the authors found that 62% of high-earning individuals work over 50 hours a week and 35% put in over [...]

If you want to become a better leader, consider the concept of the limiting factor. Your limiting factor is the variable that prevents you from being better. I first heard of the concept of the limiting factor when reading about strength training. Your legs may be strong enough to lift a [...]

Professional networking isn’t just for entrepreneurs, salespeople, or people who are looking for work. The importance of having connections that span various companies, vocations, and industries is crucial for business, innovation, and your overall career.

But networking can feel excruciating for introverts, mostly because it feels so unnatural and forced. With learning and enough practice, though, [...]