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Monday morning I caught part of an interview on the "Today Show" with an online auction fraud expert. I didn't catch her…
One needed element for a successful workplace environment, in today's world, is adaptability. The ability for the organization, as a whole, to adapt to changes in the economy and buying practices of the public, to overcome new competition or to meet the needs of the self-aware employee who is looking for advancement or growth within your structure.
Now, more than ever, you need to keep a positive attitude or mindset towards work, life and those around you. In fact, the Center for Public Resources did a national survey and found that 90% of the time people are fired for poor attitudes, inappropriate behavior and poor interpersonal skills rather than deficient job skills.
On the first loading of the site what hits me is the abundant use of red and size of text. The page just jumps out and smacks my eyes. Ok this is a karate site but still.
I'd like to tell you a story about a fellow "Wiz-dom" subscriber who wrote me with a story of workplace woe. "Sally" likes her job, but has a hard time staying productive and motivated to do a good job because she hates her boss.
Starting any small business is, for lack of a better term, a challenge. You can't just jump into it without plenty of thought and research. Running your business is a never-ending roller coaster of good days and bad; ups and downs; rewards and failures; all from which we learn.
