We’ve heard it before. From the “You have to catch him in a good mood before you request him anything,” to the “Poor applicant’s in it ’cause the boss is in a mood,” line from your co-workers. There are definitely different versions to these statements, and we’ve all had bosses that were either really greatContinue reading “Got an Emotional Boss? 5 Tips to Dealing with your Moody Manager”
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Ending Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace
Since becoming part of the workforce, I’ve heard this question very often from job seekers: “Do you have mental health benefits or support?” The answer is quite simple, you’d think. If you are an employer, you would say one of two things: Yes, we do. We are supportive of everyone and anyone who needs mentalContinue reading “Ending Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace”
The Power of Grit and Overcoming Instant Gratification
According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, Grit is : a hard sharp granule (as of sand). But it’s also a firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger managed to survive by his grit and guile. Instant Gratification is another term that comes to mind when we discuss the concept of grit. Positivepsychology.comContinue reading “The Power of Grit and Overcoming Instant Gratification”
The Trouble with having a “cool” Boss
Don’t trust him. — My boss. I’ve met a lot of brilliant minds working in tech. Unfortunately, a lot of the smartest people I’ve worked with have such a poor grasp on empathy — among other things. One of the most brilliant people I met was my boss. He was new to his big roleContinue reading “The Trouble with having a “cool” Boss”
The Soft Skills Station 