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Is the Work-Life Balance a Myth?

A post on the Harvard Business Review says that the work-life balance is a myth...! What do you think? Here's why I think it is FAR from a myth. John Beeson posted on HBR - about a subject I've written... More »

Three Signs It's Time To Get a Better Job

You know the feeling when you wake up annoyed before the work day begins... In most cases, you're only excited about the end of the day because you hate your job. Maybe it's time to consider a career,... More »

How To Make a Great Impression at an Interview

Want to make a great impression at your next interview? You only have 15 seconds to do it... We have only a brief time to make a great impression at an interview. Fifteen seconds - that's all. That's... More »

How New Managers Can Get To Know Their Employees

In days of old, managers were the king-pins of their domains and were to be obeyed without question. Not so today. Managers must understand their employees to build an efficient and effective working environment. If... More »

Make 2012 Your Most Productive Yet

We're almost at the close of 2011, and it's been quite a year. If you're like me, then a good rest over the holidays is badly needed. But what next? 2012 can be a GREAT year for us, when we focus on productivity. I've... More »

The Five Biggest Mistakes of Influencing People

Being influential is something we can all develop. In my years in both the corporate and SMEs, I've met people who are great and influencing others, and people who are lousy at it. Here are five observations... More »

The Beginning of the End for Internal Email?

French giant Atos has just announced a ban on internal emails. Others are bound to follow suit. So is this the end of internal emails? According to BusinessInsider, the company intends to do away completely... More »

Managing Your Manager: Influencing Decisions

This is the first post in a new series 'Managing Your Manager'. In this post, we'll be looking how to influence your manager in making decisions. One thing I have learned as a manager is that making... More »

As a High-Performer, You've Gotta Cope With Defeat

It's foolish to think that the great people of our day, and yesterday, did not experience defeat. High-performers learn to cope with defeat - actually they relish defeat, as a learning opportunity to win,... More »

How To Ask For A Performance Review

Are you ready for a performance review? Discover how to ask for one right here. A Performance Review (sometimes called a Performance Appraisal) is a golden opportunity for employees to learn how they... More »