The Bias Roadmap: Warmth and Competence
Once we emotionally process someone’s likeability, we move on to the next feature of their competence.
Career
How to Network if You’re Shy
You can’t avoid networking, but you can make it easier on yourself as a shy or introverted person. Here are five tips to make networking more comfortable for you, which in turn will increase your chances of doing it well and getting the most out of it.
New Year’s Resolutions and You
New year-new you, right? According to this post in History of the Holidays, New Year’s Resolutions date back to the Roman era. Babylonians began the tradition in March, but it was the Romans who brought the new tradition to the beginning of the year. The Romans made the change to January because January is namedRead… Read more »
New Quiz! Do You Need a Mentor, Coach or Champion?
It’s no secret that professional relationships are a career asset. Just look at the success of LinkedIn. The social media platform is so successful because it helps facilitate relationships that are critical for moving millions of careers forward. But sometimes it can be tricky to identify which kind of relationship is most helpful at particular stages inRead… Read more »
Who Would You Hire: The Silver Spoon or the Scrapper?
The pecking order of who gets an interview is at the heart of diverse and inclusive recruitment.
Why Quitting Isn’t Wrong
There are times when quitting does make sense, and other times when pushing through to the finish is the right thing to do. How do we know the difference?
How to Take the First Step and Start Something New
With so much to do, how do you make the mental space to start something new? How can you take the first step toward fulfilling those intentions you set for the new year?
The FSIS Escalade Leadership Development Program
“Do more than is required. What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile.”–Gary Ryan Blair If you get the opportunity, PLEASE apply for this program. I had the pleasure of being selected to attend the 2015 FSIS Escalade LeadershipRead… Read more »
The Force Awakens: New Year’s Business Tips
You can ring in the new business year with more joie de vivre than in the past by mastering business lessons inspired by the recent Star Wars movie.
Resolutions or Intentions: Which Should You Make for New Year’s?
Rather than making New Year’s Resolutions, I hope you’ll join me in setting intentions that will keep you excited and motivated throughout the coming year.