Effective Listening for Leaders

Are you listening to me? Is it time to review your listening skills to see how effective you are with your communication excellence? You can't be a highly effective leader without superb listening skills. Here's why

What Is an Employee Assistance Program

A concise article explaining the purpose of an employee assistance program.

Do You Speak And No One Listens

How to communicate by listening.

Tips for Business Writing

Utilize these five business writing tips to improve your business writing, avoid disastrous emails and keep a positive image in your clients' eyes.

Cubicle Sweet Cubicle: How to Make Your Workspace More Appealing

Just about anyone who's ever worked in a cubicle would agree that they're often depressing, with their neutral color faux walls, confined space, and the general feeling of isolation that they engender. Still, there are ways to make even the blandest, smallest cubicle more appealing while maintaining a professional work environment.

Memoir: Partial or Impartial

The reader of this memoir will surely discover that I never had any fixed aim of resigning from the job which I loved to do. My intention is not offend any one but to pay my last gratitude towards the organization.

Protocol For Unfriendly Co-Workers

Do not discuss anything personal with your co-workers, especially about your income, home life and personal beliefs. It is okay to discuss general things, such as...

Working With Dominant People

Dealing with dominant people can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be. It's not so much about managing them as it is about managing your own tendencies. The tendency of most people is to avoid dominant people and then complain to others. This does not work. Instead be clear, honest, and straight forward. An understanding of how dominant people function will help you gain influence.

The First Step to Leadership: Letting Go of Illusions

The first job of a leader is to dispel his/her own myths, to let go of illusions and assumptions that are inherited notions, and to be aware of not simply WHAT one is thinking, but HOW one is thinking and WHY.

How I Used Humor to Survive and Thrive In Today’s Competitive Business Environment!

I recently found myself being burned out at work and so I decided to instill some much needed HUMOR into my personal and professional life.

Romance in the Law Office

Is it a good idea for coworkers to become romantic? When it happens, is work performance affected?

Employees Who Curry Favour With The Boss

Their joy is full when they stand out in the crowd of employees and their names mentioned fondly over coffee by the bosses. That’s where their efforts gravitate towards.

Donkeys and Elephant Etiquette - Managing a Traditional Kind of Office Politics

While in many parts of the country temperatures are falling, as election time nears the political thermometer is heating up in offices across the nation. No matter what side of the fence you are on, there are simple steps you can take to keep your work place from becoming an out-of-control political zoo.