11 Commandments For Smart Salary Negotiating Use these simple but highly effective tips to boost your salary at your current job or when obtaining a new job! It works. 1 - BE PREPARED. The more information you have about your market value and the prospective employer, the greater your likelihood of success. This is the first commandment... Read More

Ask a manager what kind of boss they are ­ the typical response is: "I do a good job." A manager will often respond by saying: "I'm able to get things done. I accomplish goals within a specified time period and I utilize team members effectively." Ask team members or employees the same question about what kind of boss you are, and you'll probabl... Read More

An excellent manager taps into talents and resources in order to support and bring out the best in others. An outstanding manager evokes possibility in others. 1. Creativity Creativity is what separates competence from excellence. Creativity is the spark that propels projects forward and that captures peoples' attention. Creativity is the ingre... Read More

Top 10 Qualities to Listen For When Interviewing Job Applicants There's a lot to listen for in a conversation. When a person speaks, listen to what's NOT being said, as well as what's being said. The purpose of an interview isn't merely to learn about an applicant's skills or background ­ you've already gleaned this information from their resume... Read More

Whether you work for a start-up, a corporation or are a "free agent," it's important to take inventory ­ both personally and professionally. Take time to identify your aspirations and goals, your skills, preferences and requirements. Doing this will greatly increase the odds that the job you obtain be a perfect fit. 1. Assess what your greatest ... Read More

1. Have a deadline. Have a deadline that counts. If you don't have an externally imposed deadline, create one. Convince yourself that the deadline that YOU set is as important as the deadlines that are set by others. 2. Create accountability. Ask a friend or a co-worker to help you stay focused and productive by telling them about your deadline.... Read More

1. Undivided Attention A coach listens to you with an unbiased view. A coach wants nothing more than your success ­ whatever that might mean for you or however that might look. A coach has no *hidden agenda* and no self-interest other than you achieving your goals. 2. Live Your Dreams A coach doesn't just help you to clarify your dreams; a co... Read More

It’s difficult to stay highly charged and positively motivated when faced with increased workloads and financial anxieties. The concept of renewal is more important than ever, though also more difficult to orient around when we’re busy scrambling to meet deadlines and meeting the bottom line. Renewal according to Merriam Webster means to *make l... Read More

1. Create a Safe Space. Creativity, growth, innovation and self-expression are a few of the many qualities that emerge from a safe space. Teams are able to overcome great obstacles and enjoy stellar success when their actions are grounded and supported by the safe space the team has created. Respect for others is a cornerstone of a safe space ­ con... Read More

1. Give up caring about what others think. Do what's right for you and feel good about it. 2. Exercise! Stretch your body and release those endorphins! Living more in your body will deepen your day to day experience and exponentially increase the quality of your life and your sense of well being. 3. Have fun! Don't forget how wonderful it fe... Read More

Most of us have had the experience of "getting off track." We know our priorities yet have a difficult time getting back "on track," despite our best intentions. Here are some tips to help you get back on track after you've de-railed. 1. Be patient and loving to yourself. You've gotten off track for a reason - it does no good to beat yourself u... Read More