Companies need people, not collections of degrees. Despite this obvious truth, many people who would otherwise be excellent candidates for open positions do not apply to positions that advertise educational requirements that they do not meet, even when their other experience and skills in would make

Think of the best team youve ever been on. What made this team work? Was that the plan? People? Interpersonal dynamics? Did you enjoy being part of it? Did he bring out the best in you?Now think about the worst team youve ever had. What made it different?Chances are youve been on more dysfunctional

“Words are, of course, the most potent drug used by mankind. –Rudyard Kipling As a leader, motivating and inspiring people is one of your most important jobs, and the words you say (and how you say them) are your most powerful tool. And if you strive to be an great Chief, there are things you shou

From my early days as a therapist and now as an author and leadership expert, I have helped people discover the power and happiness that comes with the mindset of responsibility. And counterintuitively, to teach this mindset, I first teach its opposite:learned helplessness. Why? When people believe

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is therefore not an act, but a habit. –Aristotle The difference between good leaders and great leaders is in the habits they master. Here are some behaviors you can develop to become a better leader:Habit #1:Manage your time.The Center for Management and O

I work with a manager who has a strong employee well call Christopher. During Chris annual performance review this year, he brought up the subject of receiving a promotion. Chris does a good job, but frankly, its nothing out of the ordinary. He works 9-5, does what is necessary, but never really goe

A boss can make the workplace miserable. Given the amount of time people spend in the office, life itself can become miserable. You start to feel angry, humiliated, anxious and depressed. You tell your colleagues how bad this supervisor is, how they treat you, how they make you feel. Your boss reall

Have you ever wondered what it takes to order a piece, influence perception, or take a seat at the table?A striking personal appearance, excellent communication skills, extraordinary competence, weight and relationships are all compelling qualities that immediately come to mind.However, no matter wh

No one wants to guess their career choice. Yet there I was, in my first real UX role designing the interface for a mobile game, wondering if I had made the right call.My concern? The flat visual mockups and addictive user flows I was working on provided value for the business, not necessarily for th

If you really want to make money, go to work for free.Its no joke. A paycheck is a very short term reflection. Think about it:if you play everything perfectly and fall into the real world and a job that pays a fortune, what are you really going to do? If youre lucky, maybe $100,000? In fact, if your

An artisan cheese vendor and a tech entrepreneur might not have much in common, but chances are both are stressed. According to Bank of Americas Spring 2017 Business Advantage Small Business Owners Report, 41% of respondents identified their business as their biggest source of personal stress.Althou

I was in college and six months pregnant with my first son when my younger brother died of cancer. He was 18 and barely out of high school, and losing him threw us into a cycle of grief. It wasnt the first time I had to deal with a catastrophic life event, but it was the first time I had so much per

Not everyone is going to think and act like you. It may seem obvious, but youd be surprised how many leaders I see who get frustrated when their team members voice different opinions. Empathy is one of the most essential skills of a good leader. Dont confuse empathy with sympathy. Sympathy is sharin

About 30 years ago, I was invited to spend three days with Peter Drucker, the guru of gurus, the man dubbed the creator of modern management. This experience is among my fondest memories and is a defining moment in my leadership journey.I absorbed Druckers wisdom, and at the end of our time together

In the summer of 1998 I returned home from my freshman year of college to find that my job as first mate on my fathers fishing boat had been taken by someone who was younger and fitter and had Better Work Ethic:My Brother, Kenny. To my knowledge, there were no unions for the eldest sons of fishermen

Successful entrepreneurs have one thing in common:they have help. Whether that help comes in the form of a dynamite sales manager, a compassionate co-founder, or a humble mentor, theres hardly any entrepreneur who climbs to the top alone.So how do you meet? Want these essential links to help you gro

Amy Wrzesniewski, Ph.D., a Yale professor and researcher, found that people have one of three views of their work: People who have a job see the work as a chore and the paycheck as their reward. They work because they have to. People with a career like the concept of moving forward and succeeding.

In 2009, Kimberly Palmer was worried about the money. She was working full-time as a writer, but she had just had a baby and was worried about what would happen if she lost her main stream of income. To make sure she would have enough money for her daughter, Palmer decided to find a hustler.Related:

Melissa Thrailkill just doesnt know what to do. Thrailkill is a family law attorney in private practice in Dallas. She enjoys helping people and being her own boss. She loves not having to do office politics or play nice with people she doesnt like. Shes happy outside of a corporate environment, no

The story of Jeff Bezos and the rise of the worlds largest online retailer isnt new, but its still relevant. At a time when business is hyper-focused on the next, newest and brightest idea, Amazon dares to base its future on a set of principles that were written down in 1997 when the company went pu