No doubt, everyone wants certainty, in everything. And our career in not an exemption. However, uncertainty is everywhere. As human beings, we crave security and a sense of control, but there is a limit to what we can actually control. However, even in the midst of uncertainty, we can find ways to control or limit […]
How to Handle A Difficult Boss
One of the most difficult challenges you will have at your place of work is a difficult or bad. It can be frustrating, and at a point you might consider quitting. You might be in that point now. But before you decide to take the last step of quitting your job, we have outlined some […]
Signs You Need to Make A Career Change
Sometimes, you don’t feel fulfilled in the work you do, and you begin to wonder if the choice of career was a wrong one. Confusion sets in, and you decide to change job in search of fulfilment. However, after changing job, you discovered its not about the job. The fact is, if the career needs […]
A FOCUS ON RELATIONSHIPS WHEN STUDENTS AREN’T TOGETHER
Building a strong classroom community is possible even during students’ asynchronous work time. Community building in school happens best when everyone is together in person, or in remote classes during live synchronous sessions. Yet over this past year, a large number of remote classes happened asynchronously, and sometimes a class that is completely asynchronous, may pose […]
THE BENEFITS OF GUIDING STUDENTS TO DEVELOP GOOD HABITS
According to a 2002 study, focusing on an end result without considering the effort needed to achieve that result can lead to a loss of motivation. But if we guide our students to focus on the process rather than the outcome, they have a better chance of experiencing small wins that lead to improvement. To help […]
Simple Goal Setting Rules for Higher Performance
There are many reasons why many people fail to achieve their goals. It could be self-doubt, lack of commitment and motivation, or lack of focus. Somewhere along the way, they have decided to set their goals aside and put their attention elsewhere. Sometimes also, It could be that the goals were not set rightly. If […]
How to Be Successful in Business Development
No doubt, a well-organized business development plan can substantially increase your customer base. Business development basically, is forming relationships with potential new clients while improving ties with current clients. Whether you work for a major corporation, a small firm, or have started your own company, business development is an important ingredient to success. So, how […]
How to Avoid Workplace Negativity
Learning to avoid workplace gossip that lead to negativity is vital to focusing on your work and being more productive. If you perceive that gossip is a problem in your office, what should you do? The fact is, you may not be able to change the corporate culture overnight, but you can change your own […]
Why Using A Calendar To Plan Your Time Is Better Than Using A To Do List
Planning our days, or week or even the month is something that we must do, in order to be well organized in carrying out tasks. However, the tool with which to do this has remained a debate till date. The debate is between using a calendar, or a to do list. When it comes to […]
Things to Do on Your First Day at Work
You may have definitely heard the saying, “first impression matters”. That is absolutely true. Although you can correct a first bad impression by getting it right the second time, it will cost less to get it right the first time. Your first day at a new job is always memorable and eventful. You’ll need to […]
Time Management Tips You Need to Know.
One of the problems most people have, which leads to underperformance, procrastination, and the likes, is time management. Everyone have 24-hours in a day, but the difference between top performers, and low performers, is the ability top manage the 24 hours in order to be more productive. There have been a lot of tips on […]
Remote Working Tips for Higher Productivity
So, you have landed a job, and your employer wants you to work remotely, or your organization adopted the remote work policy, congratulations. However, you are consigned about productivity, and how you can optimize your work. Well, it’s a nice consign, considering that remote work policy is new to some. To find out how you […]
How to Write A Perfect Resume
Most times, the first contact an employer makes with an applicant, is with their resume. Your resume will either impress the hirer, or immediately disqualify you even before an interview, so you need to get it right, as first impression matters. But, what do Employers Look for in a Resume? Basically, employers look for three […]