Yesterday I shared some tips for how to maintain a positive perspective on criticism at work. In this post I provide a few ideas for how to respond to criticism. Tips for Responding to Criticism from Supervisors and Colleagues 1. Invite feedback. Asking for feedback regularly beats waiting for the annual performance review. You’ll get [...]
August 24, 2011
Dealing Effectively with Criticism at Work – Part 1
The official definition of criticism (according to the free dictionary): the act or an instance of making an unfavorable or severe judgment, comment, etc… Receiving criticism at work can make you feel like a failure. But, if you know how to deal with it – criticism at work can be a catalyst for professional and [...]
June 27, 2011
5 Key Qualifications Potential Employers Seek in an Ideal Job Candidate
Sometimes, it may seem as if the odds are against you when applying for your dream job. While it’s true that you’re likely up against stiff competition when interviewing for a position, know that the right opportunity will open up eventually. And when it does, you want to ensure that you are the top choice [...]
June 7, 2011
Makeover Your Career By Unleashing Your Leadership Potential
There is a steady flow of information in the form of books, articles, white papers and training all in the context of, “what is leadership” or “how to develop a leader”? In this issue, I will avoid those two questions and write about two others that I believe might be on the minds of a [...]
March 19, 2011
Who Else is Ready to Launch While Working?
Have you always wanted to start your own business? Or maybe you’re ready to turn your side hustle into a more consistently profitable business? Join me as I share 12 steps for launching your business while working full-time. Date: April 5th Time: 8-9 PM EST Location: Online! Click to Register Now! This free 60-minute webinar [...]
March 14, 2011
How to Fight Boredom and Become More Motivated at Work
Once you’ve decided to make the transition from employee to entrepreneur, it can be extra challenging to stay engaged in your day job. Especially if the work you are doing is not challenging. When you’ve got exciting business ideas that you are itching to execute the doldrums of your 9-5 can feel like a straight [...]
February 15, 2011
How to Get Your Spouse’s Support When Launching Your Business
When you are launching a new business, you need all the support you can get. This is especially true of your spouse. If your partner second-guesses many of the decisions you make in the beginning of your new business venture, understand that he is simply concerned about your livelihood as a family. Your new business [...]
January 31, 2011
Going From Employee to Entrepreneur: 5 Proven Tips to Turn Your Plans Into Reality
You’ve dreamed about it, reserached it, talked about it and come up with a perfect plan for making the transition from employee to entrepreneur? However, a plan is just a dream without the required action to get the ball rolling towards your desired result. It’s time to put your fears and indecisiveness aside and pursue the [...]
January 9, 2011
How to Get Motivated After a Setback
Sometimes giving up feels like the best option after a setback. A lay-off. Divorce. Death of a family member. Break up of a friendship. Loss of a critical member of your support system. Any of these can leave you feeling lost when when trying to move forward with your goals, especially if your end goal [...]










August 25, 2011
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