Self-Assessment Quiz ─ True or False: I have made a career vision board. I have a mind of my own. If my goal landed in my life today, I’m ready. I spend more time on Facebook reading about others’ successes than working on building my own. There is absolutely no time to waste when it comes to your career and…
I was with two girlfriends this weekend. One is a single mom, and she’s trying to get herself back into the dating game. She’s doing a great job. She’s working on a new look with her hair (like “finding time to wash it,” she says), and after fun nudging, we got her to shed her mom-sweater and go for something…
Self-Assessment Quiz ─ True or False: I pay attention to when and how I can help my boss during stressful, busy times. I consider myself a team player. I believe everyone benefits from a little praise. Sucking up to your boss and other higher ups can … well … suck. And let’s face it – no one likes a brown-nosing,…
Quiz TRUE OR FALSE: I trust that people will do as they say. I trust that I make good decisions. I trust those “Debbie Doubtful” voices in my head more than my super instinct. I rely solely on emotions to help me make decisions. I’m hoping that you answered a resounding “True!” to the first two statements and a big…
Self-Assessment Quiz ─ True or False: I know how to write a comprehensive email to my manager that highlights my quarter-end benchmarks. I think it is important to check in with my manager periodically to inform her of what I’m working on. I believe in my work and think I deserve praise. Believe it or not, I’m shy and very…
OMG, today was one of those days when I just couldn’t concentrate on anything, especially the mound of work I needed to do. When that happens, my fingers get to walking on my phone. I find all kinds of useful and useless information that keeps my mind occupied and keeps me from jumping off my Chicago high-rise balcony! Since this…
Self-Assessment Quiz – True or False: When it comes to people I trust, I can take them at their word. Reputable companies don’t give employees the runaround. A verbal agreement is liquid gold in the business world. Did your mama ever tell you “Follow the actions, not the words”? Well, mama knew what she was talking about, especially when it…
I was having dinner with a friend, she’s about 47 and she was telling me how even at this age, she is still dealing with trust issues; minor one’s like feeling anxious when a guy she’s dating doesn’t text her back right away. Now, my girlfriend said she knows, like really knows that the guy is into her, AND they’ve…
Self-Assessment Quiz – True or False: I feel comfortable speaking up at meetings. I have created a team of people I can go to for help. I am aware of my emotions when things are not going my way. I am not afraid to try opening closed doors. In my blogs, I’ve shared my horror story about when my cousin Mark…
Thou shalt not constantly point out your significant other’s faults and shortcomings. I think that should be added to the Ten Commandments. It’s actually already in the Bible, so it’s not a far stretch just to move it up a bunch of chapters to where the commandments are and tack it on as an amendment! Okay. Okay! It’s not stated…