I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I’ll do after I retire from the corporate world. Within ten years I’ll start the next chapter of my life. I don’t plan on sitting on my front porch in a rocking chair drinking sweet tea all day after I retire.… Continue reading The Next Chapter of my Life
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Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
Throughout this journey called life, we are all a work in progress. In order to live the most fulfilling life possible, we’re continuously learning and developing our intelligence. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is described as the ability to identify one’s own emotions as well as the emotions of… Continue reading Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
The Arbitrary Bureaucrat
Ellie’s story of dealing with difficult people and bureaucracy at the workplace. Last Friday, at work, I dealt with what I call an arbitrary bureaucrat. Actually, I’ve been having to deal with this difficult diva for a few months on a project. But, stuff hit the fan, as they say, last Friday. Let me premise this… Continue reading The Arbitrary Bureaucrat
Why self-discovery is a critical growth mindset.
Personal Branding. It’s the growth mindset trend these days, no doubt. Recently, I overheard someone say “branding ourselves makes us a commodity for our employer, and that it is a ridiculous way of thinking. A job is just a job.” She sees personal branding as a negative mindset. I wanted to pat her on the head and tell her that… Continue reading Why self-discovery is a critical growth mindset.