Q: I recently graduated high school and have never been good at time management. What can I do to manage my time better? Timeless in TampaA: Dear Timeless,I find some of the best things one can do to manage time...
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The Four Hour Workweek
One of my favorite books on management, time management, and careers is the Four Hour Workweek. Check out Tim Ferriss as he shares some information on his book and its premises. ...
A Smile is Worth a Sale
As I meandered through a sea of gift shops in Lake George today, I was struck by the lack of customer service at any place I went into. There were the same product lines in almost all of the stores,...
When HR Fails to Do Its Job – An Excerpt and Analysis
Michael Wade recently posted a story on US News and World Report's websited called "When HR Fails to Do Its Job". In it, he discussed the effects of inaction by HR professionals when their are problems in the workforce.Very often,...
Inflexible Holiday Schedules
Today marks an anomaly on the workplace calendar; a holiday celebrated as a federal holiday the day after the holiday has taken place. This kind of thing typically happens when a holiday falls on a Sunday.Unlike some workplaces, where holidays...
Staying Connecting and Networking
One of the greatest tools for career success is proper networking. Networking isn't about just contacting people when you need something; it's about building relationships with others that are mutually beneficial.One of my favorite colleagues often has said about me...
The Last Lecture at School or Business
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch (seen below in its entirety) is an amazing motivational tool for those who need inspiration. Taking inspiration from the Last Lecture, many teachers incorporate a "Last Lecture" into the final class of the semester....
Incentives – Video
This video provides some excellent insight onto various incentives that can be implemented. Two individual incentives mentioned: Piecework - rewarding based on work developed or created Merit - based on individual or organizational performance When the merit program works best,...
Company Outings
Sometimes getting out of the office is enough to take the stress out of the organization. Some of my favorite events in Florida were simple, natural events that helped everyone get along better. Others, well...Taking a walk together outside of...
Internship Opportunities Close to Home
I previously posted about Internship Opportunities Out of State. Today, I'd like to share with you some strategies on how to find internships close to home.Not all internships are posted; very often, if you are a college student, simply "casing"...