Ever feel a bit sluggish in the late afternoon? Instead of reaching for the expresso bar or snack machine, try out these office exercises. They are easy to do at your desk, and offer a healthy boost to your mood AND your energy level. Watch a short video from Prevention magazine here. This post is brought…
The Power of Honest and Sincere Appreciation
“It is the individual who is not interested in his fellow men who has the greatest difficulties in life and provides the greatest injury to others. It is from among such individuals that all human failures spring.” — Alfred Adler, Viennese psychologist Dale Carnegie considered the above quote to be one of the most significant…
Acts of Appreciation Foster Employee Retention
One of the activities I absolutely loathed growing up was writing thank you notes. As an adult, it is now easy to understand that my parents simply wanted me to practice my penmanship and show appreciation for the birthday gifts I received. Every human being longs to feel important at home and in the workplace. …
It’s The Leadership, Stupid!
“Do you believe leadership is more than just a spot on the org chart, or a specific title, or funding a project, or answering a key question, or having responsibility for particular decisions?” – Nilofer Merchant Dale Carnegie did. He believed that being a good leader meant changing the attitudes and behaviors of those under…