Asking for time off on short notice can be awkward, but sometimes circumstances are out of our control. Sometimes, taking a day off on short notice is the only option. There are many reasons you might need a day off with short notice. Here’s how you can approach the subject with your boss without ruffling … Read more
Why say “that’s an anomaly,” when you can just say “that’s odd”? Maybe it’s because you’re trying to look more intelligent. A study by the education platform Preply, found that nearly three in five people have used complex vocabulary to appear smarter. Often, it’s to make a good impression. The survey found that seven in … Read more
Freud once wrote, “The ego is not master in its own house.” He argued that the ego, which controls your thoughts and behaviors, is influenced by the id (your most basic impulses) and the superego, which consists of the rules and norms of society. Having a balanced ego is key to personal well-being. Similarly, having … Read more
Building a side hustle while having a full-time job can be a low-stakes way to turn your passions into profit, test out a new career direction, and even boost your income. A recent survey by MarketWatch found that more than half (54%) of Americans have a side hustle. In today’s uncertain job market, side hustles … Read more
Providing feedback is a challenging part of managing a team, whether it’s critical or positive. However, feedback is a crucial part of fostering a culture of growth and motivation. Do you offer your advice via email or face-to-face? Should you say it how it is or mask your criticism with compliments? Should you publicly praise … Read more
We all know what it feels like to have a bad day at work. Instead of wearing rose-colored glasses, you’re wearing red-colored glasses. Everything—and everyone—aggravates you at your job. You’re annoyed at your colleagues sending you messages. You’re frustrated with your IT system. And you can’t stand your commute. If you struggle with constant negativity … Read more
Success is rarely achieved overnight. It involves numerous setbacks, roadblocks, detours, and failures. The ability to keep going, despite things not working out, is expected of anyone who wishes to advance, especially in the workplace. During an interview, one of the things that hiring managers want to determine is our ability to persevere when things … Read more
As the business mantra goes, early is on time and on time is late. For some Gen Z workers, though, late is the new on time. In a new survey commissioned by Meeting Canary, an AI-powered work meeting behavior analyzer, 47% of Gen Z respondents said they believe that arriving 5 to 10 minutes late … Read more
While serving as vice president at a nonprofit, I spent over three years building my side hustle as an executive coach and career strategist. Eventually, I decided to take the leap and make my side hustle my full-time focus. I’m delighted I made the change. However, turning your passion project into your career isn’t always … Read more
At work, a leader may decide to shift directions for any number of reasons: they may aim to go to market before a competitor, they may reorganize the company, they may prioritize a new initiative. Yet when your boss constantly throws new assignments at you and shows little regard for the good work you’ve already … Read more
