When it comes to listening, most people are only proficient at half of Merriam-Webster’s definition which is, “to hear what someone has said and understand that it is serious, important, or true.” I know my colleagues and family members can hear me, however I often discover that they weren’t really listening after the conversation has…
Author: Liz Scavnicky-Yaekle
‘Tis the Season to Apply for Your New Job
Seasonality affects everything, including your job search. With the fourth quarter of the year just around the corner, the season ushers in the most complex hiring dynamics of the year. There is typically a mix of fall activity and holiday retail hiring followed by a lull between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Here are three reasons the fourth…
Three Study Habits to Cultivate in Your Career
Whether you were a stellar student during your school years or not, here are three study habits worth applying to grow your success in the workplace. Trade absolute thinking for a positive mindset. Dale Carnegie said, “It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes…
Three Research-Based Reasons to Hone Happiness in the Workplace
Walk into any organization and you can probably ascertain if employees are generally happy and well treated, or not—within seconds. If you currently manage a team or are aspiring to leadership, it’s time to take happiness into your own hands. Here are three reasons why. Workplace happiness benefits the bottom line.Research proves what seems so…