Congrats! After all of those resumés that you’ve sent out, you’ve finally landed an interview! You’ve passed the first test, and you only have one more chance to really stand out from the crowd. But how? Nailing a job interview can be the deciding factor between getting an offer and going back to the drawing … Read more
Stuck in a rut? Just as we thought we were seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with this pandemic, another wave is upon us, which has caused many of us to feel helpless. But even though this is a truly devastating time in history, you still have some control over your life. … Read more
When something good happens, people tend to think: “I worked so hard, I’m so talented, I did a great job!” But when things go wrong, people often start taking a mental account of any external factors that could be to blame. Can you think of a time when you were quick to take credit for … Read more
Let’s say you’re walking down the sidewalk near a busy street and you see someone who is texting and not paying attention to where they’re going. There is some space between the two of you, but certainly not so much that you wouldn’t be able to stop them from walking into traffic. As you see … Read more
It starts as children when we try to please and impress our parents. That need to please follows us to school as we try to impress our teachers and coaches–and ultimately to our adult lives as we go out of our way to please our bosses. And this isn’t only true for people who tend … Read more