Start with simple goal for year and build from there
Q: Every new year I get inspired about seriously improving my work options, then I get discouraged, and then I get distracted. Is there a different way to approach goal...
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Teaching your kids to thrive in future work world
Q: I have kids and worry about how to prepare them for the work world. How do you suggest parents talk to children about careers, education and goal-setting? A: I...
Seek to understand colleague’s point of view
Q: Another business owner and I have been working together closely for many years and suddenly this person won't refer business to me. Friends tell me this person is mad...
Accept that most people can’t see needs of others
Q: I've been in my career for 30 years and am demoralized at how shallow most people are. The narcissism and low loyalty astonish me. A long-term colleague just stopped...
Doing good work is best defense against hostile co-worker
Q: I have a co-worker who has decided he doesn't like me. He is wrecking my career! What do you tell clients to do when one person in their workplace...
Look for commonality at work, not conflict
Q: I am a Baby Boomer and am tired of the snide, "OK, Boomer" jokes. I am also sick of the whole "woke" movement where shaming people seems to be...
You should not be the office therapist
Q: I have an employee who is wasting a lot of my time in what feels like therapy sessions trying to understand his problems on the job. As his manager,...
Don’t ignore red flags of new hire; end it now
Q: I have a new hire and am concerned about some of his behavior. He has significant violent conflicts with a girlfriend, health issues and didn't even make it through...
Keep working into your 60s, but be sure to recharge batteries
Q: I'm 65 and want to keep working. I could risk retirement financially but prefer the additional income and like what I do. I find I get tired faster and...