An Introvert’s Guide to Networking (Part 1)

Are you an introvert?

Does a crowded room of people overwhelm you?
Do you feel drained after interacting with a lot of people?
Would you rather be at home writing on your blog than at an event?

If you answered yes, you’re probably an introvert.
Being an introvert is different than being shy. Introverts would rather be alone […]

Four lessons my dog has taught me about life (and how that relates to business)

Lucy has taught me a lot over the past three years, and I write this post to honor her and our friendship (and only half-seriously). Here are just a few of the things she has taught me:
1. Face your fears; it may be worth it.
Fear is something Lucy and I have in common. Of course, […]

Three business-related web resources to check out

BNET: The go-to place for management

BNET is a great resource that I highly recommend for business professionals - new and seasoned. You’re sure to find fresh insight on a variety of topics, including management, strategy, and worklife.
Who should visit: inquisitive professionals, managers
Why I like it: It keeps me up-to-date on workplace issues and is an […]

Four tips to help you avoid email catastrophes

Email is a huge part of most people’s work lives. Sometimes it seems so commonplace that we forget to take it seriously, but below are four tips you should consider before sending your next email.

The worst piece of advice I ever received (and lessons learned)

Like many college students, I suddenly decided that my major was all wrong. I had intended to go into teaching, thinking I would be a high school English teacher.
Then I went to my very first course on teaching. Everything about it was all wrong – the professor, the students, the coursework, the first […]

Why I gave up on my dream

I started writing stories at the age of 5. At 8, I asked my dad if I could use his computer to write a book. He agreed, and for months I typed my story of Constance, my main character, using some kind of DOS software (all I remember is a black screen with orange […]

The power of an A-List

It’s performance review you time. You sit down at your computer, open up the form, and start rating yourself on various aspects of your job. But, suddenly, you’re blank. You can’t think of specific examples to support your claim of excellence. You rack your brain. Flip through your calendar to review past appointments and meetings. […]

10 ways to earn the title of office jerk

So, your goal is to be the office jerk? Boy, is this list really going to help you achieve that dream!

In all seriousness, though, this list, while certainly not exhaustive, shows common workplace behaviors you should avoid – unless, of course, being the office idiot really is your goal.

Are you ignoring the rest of your life?

I’ve long disliked the work/life balance for several reasons:

Most of us spend 40, 50 or more hours a week at work. “Balance” just doesn’t seem like the correct word to describe that.
It’s often a term […]