There are a number of examples in the news currently of people whose legacy has recently changed from positive to negative. The removal of the Joe Paterno statue at Penn State is one that shows how poor decisions can wipe out years of positive acts. Paterno will now be remembered more for the scandal surrounding the university and less about wins and losses of a football team.
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After the Interview Sample Thank You Letters
Job interviews are an intense and often nerve-wracking process that requires preparation, confidence, and a clear understanding of the role and company. Once the interview is over, following up with a thank you letter is crucial. This blog explores the importance of thank you notes after job interviews, offers practical guidance on writing them, showcases …
Smiles are so contagious. They are a glorious gift you can give for free. Smiles cost nothing and have great value. Pass a smile along today for no good reason. In case you can’t think of anything to smile about, here’s a cute video of two sisters singing and laughing. They so freely share their …
It surprised me that the ant analogy was one of the most profound things I connected with in the book that I’m reading called 9 Things You Simply Must Do to Succeed in Love and Life. What I loved about the ant analogy is that it’s something that we can all apply to every day …
The first Noble Truth in Buddhism is that life is suffering. There are various off-shoots of this Noble Truth. One I particularly like is: “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional”. How many of you feel pain, anxiety, stress, discomfort in some way at work? How can you move through those feelings to reach greater compassion? …
Let’s face it: life happens. We get sick, we care for aging parents, we have babies or we go back o school. All of these are important and at times necessary situations to take time off from work. However, returning to work after a long absence can be challenging for you, your boss, and even …
I read an article recently where the author said that Success belonged to the secular world and Faith belonged to the spiritual world. –What?? — Really?!?! What do you think? · Is Success only allowed, important, relevant in the secular world? · Is Faith only allowed, important, relevant in the spiritual world (matters of spirit)? …
We all know that it’s essential to be professional if we want to be successful in the workplace. But what does “being professional” actually mean? What is professorial behavior? For some, it might mean dressing smartly at work or staying late until the job gets done. For others, it means having advanced degrees or other …
