Did you know that failure is a good thing? That’s right – learning to fail is a skill that savvy workplace professionals should cultivate, because failure helps you build resiliency. There’s a key distinction between people who give up and those who push through set-backs: how they view their situation. For decades, Stanford professor and…
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Blogging Tips for the Non-Blogger
Many of my corporate colleagues can’t fathom why I blog. Since launching The People Equation three years ago, blogging has opened up innumerable opportunities – not only for me but for those I’ve been able to connect via my blog. But not everybody likes to write or wants to blog. Here’s my response to that:…
Is Your Perfectionism Working For or Against You?
Are you making the most of your perfectionism? If you’re a self-oriented perfectionist , chances are that you’re getting some good traction, because this is a type of thoroughness that’s linked to high achievement and continual self-evaluation. So, striving for perfection has its benefits. But that’s not always the case. Do you recognize this scenario?…
Bring Your Baby to Work Day (Well, Actually All Year)
If you work in a call center, would you like to bring your baby to work? No, not drop him off at an onsite daycare, but have Junior sit right alongside you, for all to see and interact with? According to a post on the Today Moms site, a company in the United Kingdom did…
4 Filters Your Team Uses to Gauge Trust
Does your team see you as trustworthy? And, do you know what measuring stick team members are using to arrive at their conclusions? For one, they’re checking out what direction your moral compass points. They’re watching to see if you: Make decisions ethically Display honesty Treat people with respect Take responsibility for your actions Avoid blaming others…