Group projects are part of everyday life in many workplaces. If you enjoy the autonomy of working by your self, being part of a team may not seem all that exciting to you. It makes sense that by working successfully with a team, you can accomplish more than you could individually. But being a part of the right group project can also help advance your career. Benefits of Contributing to a Group Project at Work 1. It helps...

Even if you couldn’t get away for vacation or took a vacation back in June – there’s something that happens during the summer. Schedules seem to be a little more relaxed, both at home and at the office. After a low key summer schedule, when it’s time to get back into the swing of fall schedules, it can be hard to get motivated. You no longer have fun summer weekends to look forward to and the next long weekend feels a littl...

Respect is an important part of the way we live. However in today’s society, respect is often seen as an afterthought. And unfortunately this same attitude carries over into the world of work. With millions of college educated professionals treating the cast of “The Bad Girls’ Club” and “Jersey Shore” as their role models, respect is often taken for granted, ignored, or seen as an entitlement rather than something establish...

Group projects are part of everyday life in many workplaces. If you enjoy the autonomy of working by your self, being part of a team may not seem all that exciting to you. It makes sense that by working successfully with a team, you can accomplish more than you could individually. But being a part of the right group project can also help advance your career.Benefits of Contributing to a Group Project at Work1. It helps yo...

Wouldn’t it be great if you could snap your fingers and have everyone in your office transformed into the perfect colleague? Or what if you came into your office in the morning to find yourself working for a new boss – one who was supportive, flexible and nurturing? Just imagine how much more you would enjoy work, and how much happier you would be.No matter how hard we close our eyes and wish, the truth is we really can’t c...

Once you’ve decided to make the transition from employee to entrepreneur, it can be extra challenging to stay engaged in your day job. Especially if the work you are doing is not challenging. When you’ve got exciting business ideas that you are itching to execute the doldrums of your 9-5 can feel like a straight jacket. Maintaining motivation on a daily basis in the face of boring assignments, office politics, and a chaotic...

There is a steady flow of information in the form of books, articles, white papers and training all in the context of, “what is leadership” or “how to develop a leader”? In this issue, I will avoid those two questions and write about two others that I believe might be on the minds of a lot you readers and they are:1.Why does better leadership make a difference? and2.How does better leadership achieve those differences?Leade...

The career path you choose is one of the most important decisions you make in life. After all, most of your waking hours each year are spent at work! If you struggle to find happiness in your current line of work, you may be experiencing a temporary lack of motivation that will quickly disappear. Or it may be a signal that it’s time for a change. A career choice is more than just paying the bills and putting food on the tab...

You’ve dreamed about it, researched it, talked about it and come up with a perfect plan for making the transition from employee to entrepreneur? However, a plan is just a dream without the required action to get the ball rolling towards your desired result. It’s time to put your fears and indecisiveness aside and pursue the reality that you know you deserve! Try these proven tips to help you achieve your dream of going fro...

Last night I attended an event that recognized the Twin Cities Top 10 Social Media Titans. I was honored to be considered as a nominee with such an impressive list of tweeters and bloggers making an amazing impact through social media.While I enjoy networking and meeting new people, it is not something that always comes easy to me – I am introvert by nature. My desire to be successful as a classroom teacher and stand up tra...