Maybe You Should Quit Your Job Pt 2
Every once in a while I read something that reaffirms the reason for writing this blog. This morning was no exception. I enjoy the content at bnet.com including advice for improving the workplace but today I read an article that reaffirms whats wrong with being an employee in the article “7 Signs You’re Creating Your Own Workplace Stress“. The premise of the article is that employees create much of the stress that they encounter in their work day. The 7 signs or issues that employees face are: Not making enough money? Underappreciated, nobody loves you? Your group gets no respect. You have a psycho boss? Too much work, too little
What’s Most Important?
How much thought do you put into your day? This question is for anyone; moms, entrepreneurs, employees etc. In order to make sure that you are achieving rather than just being active, it’s important to make sure that you are spending time on those core activities that will lead you to ultimate success. If you are an entrepreneur, the best use of your time is selling. Making sure that you have customers trumps all other activities. Having customers ensures that you business is actually a business and not a high level, expensive hobby. Everything else that you do falls second. Your selling activities can include marketing strategies as well just
2 Easy Steps to More Meaningful Conversations
There are two things that you can do to have more meaningful conversations in your career or for your business. These aren’t complex by any means. The 2 steps are listening attentively and engaging when appropriate. I will talk more extensively tomorrow about listening but for today I will just talk about the simple act of listening attentively. Listening attentively means looking at the person while they are talking to you and making sure that you are actively participating where appropriate. I am sure we have all experienced the person who just can’t seem to pull themselves away from their phone to stop texting while you are speaking with them.
