July is a popular month for mid-year performance evaluations in the workplace. It’s often a dreaded period for managers who have to scramble to get forms filled out, and an equally antsy time for employees nervous about getting critiqued and having to sit down with the boss one on one. Evaluations Are GOOD For You I’ve been managing a team of people at my CRM job for … [Read more...]
The Best Place For An Online Entrepreneur To Live And Work
Surprise! It's not Thailand! How's one supposed to get friends and family to regularly visit you when you're all the way out there? Meanwhile, each time you want to return back to your home country, it's going to cost you, or your business an arm and a leg. For all sports fanatics except for soccer, you won't be able to watch any of the latest! Finally, it's sad to say, … [Read more...]
Summer Money Saving Tips
Phew, it’s hot! Summer is heating up and so are the utility bills. Here are a few money savings tips to help you stay cool this summer and keep more of your hard earned money in the bank! Put your curtains to use – If any rooms in your home get direct sunlight, help keep them cooler by closing your blinds and drapes during the peak hours when the sun is shining straight … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Constructive Criticism in Relationships: FRIENDS
Today’s focus on friends takes us to part 4 of a five part series on how all sorts of relationships benefit from constructive criticism. I'm covering key tips on how to give constructive criticism, and how this type of feedback benefits our relationships with family, significant others, managers and mentees, and friends. From One Circle to Another As far as friends go, … [Read more...]
How to Be Strategically Rebellious
I was inspired by how a high schooler’s rebellious, entrepreneurial attitude landed him success despite the circumstances. A NY Times article featured a story on Cameron Stephens, who managed to get a summer job at the Farmer’s Market in Atlanta, while almost all of his classmates remained unemployed. Cameron did not submit his resume (which may not have been as impressive as … [Read more...]