Archive for August, 2008
We don’t want the same things (and that’s ok)
I don’t want what you want.
Assumptions
Why do some people insist on pushing their own life goals or values on others? Why do they make assumptions about you and your life goals based on your gender, education level, race, geographic location, and other demographics? These are questions I’ve been pondering quite a bit lately.
Here’s an example: [...]
Four praise-giving tips for managers
If you’ve ever worked in an office where giving praise was taboo, you understand how important it can be to morale, and ultimately, success. Managers can get so wrapped up in the details of the day that praising an employee for their work can simply be overlooked. Below are some tips to ensure that your [...]
How to effectively provide criticism
“I didn’t like your report.”
“You should work on your professionalism.”
“Nobody understands your presentation.”
As much as you might want to improve, you probably won’t gain anything from criticisms like those above. But, all too often that’s exactly how criticisms are presented – vague and utterly unhelpful.
If presented with criticisms or suggestions like these, it’s best to [...]
