Self-improvement
Showdown: Jack of all Trades vs The Specialist
What should you strive to be? A Jack of all trades or a specialist? Which will help you in your life and career? First, let’s describe what they are.
Effective New Year’s Resolutions
My Thoughts on New Year’s Resolutions
Many people make New Year’s resolutions. A lot of them becomes useless because majority of the people never keep their resolutions past March. Also, I’m not so keen on this whole New Year’s resolution thing. Why slack off and wait till January 1st to start working towards your goals? You [...]
Points on Good Body Language
We all know of the statistic: 92% of our communication is nonverbal. A majority of that 92% is body language (voice tonality is the other).
I’ve been working on my body language for a long time. It’s not perfect, but it gets the job done. Growing up a shy, insecure boy left me with almost no opportunities in college (in romantic life and job life). After being unemployed for a bit, I decided to improve my soft skills.
Body language is important. One time, I went to a job interview with a company I didn’t care for. Just to experiment, I decided to …
The Old School Generation: What Can We Learn from the Traditionalists?
There are currently four generations we classify people in the workforce today:
- The traditionalists: Born 1922-1945.
- Baby boomers: Born 1945-1960.
- Generation X: Born 1960-1980.
- Millennials: 1980-2000.
Due to certain events and culture, each generation shaped the people in it. Each generation has both good and bad characteristics. This entry focuses on the traditionalists.
The Way Up to the Management Chain
Can’t seem to get to the top of the management chain? Well, here are my thoughts on how you can.
Become More Positive–the How, What, and Why
Here is a practical exercise that will help you become more positive and confident.
Dress Code Guide
If you have trouble figuring out what to wear, check out this site. It ranges from formal to casual and what the “correct” outfit for each occasion is.
Are You a Leader?
Leadership is a role. Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Or are you already in a leadership position? Here is a checklist to see if you’re a capable leader. Do you
1. Often lose your temper or patience?
2. Feel that you deserve the status of “leader”?
3. Feel threatened if someone does better [...]
Personal Development List
Personal development is important for you and your career life. If you work on your soft skills, it can translate to every area of your life. Sure you can learn techniques and tricks that gives results in the short term, but for long term results you need a paradigm shift. You need to re-evaluate your [...]
Creating Goals Are Overrated
Goals are overrated. Read why.
