How to Be Effective: Work Smarter, Not Harder

How to Be Effective: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Do you feel busy yet unproductive? Do you struggle to manage yourself? Many people struggle with managing themselves, and as a result, end up spending time doing the wrong things—things that keep them busy yet aren’t relevant or only tangentially relevant to their priorities. In his book The Effective Executive, Peter Drucker explains how to manage yourself to be effective. He defines effectiveness as choosing and doing the right things—that is, the things that significantly improve personal and organizational performance. Keep reading for Drucker’s expert advice on how to be effective.

Obsession With Success: The Key to Becoming Rich?

Obsession with Success: The Key to Becoming Wealthy

What does it mean to have an obsession with success? Is obsession necessary for becoming wealthy? An obsession with success is an overriding desire to stake everything towards achieving a specific goal. Obsession is key to success because mere hopes and desires cannot give you the hunger you need to succeed. Read on to discover the importance of having an obsession with success.

Love Your Job: The 4 Rules That Might Surprise You

Love Your Job: The 4 Rules That Might Surprise You

Do you love your job? Have you been looking for this love in all the wrong places? Cal Newport offers four rules for loving your job that he learned through his own experience and research. He found that, contrary to popular opinion, the key isn’t in following your passion. Rather, the key lies in developing skills that you can cash in for the job you want. Keep reading to learn how to love your job.

Fulfill Your Personal Mission Through Your Career

Fulfill Your Personal Mission Through Your Career

How can you dedicate your career to fulfilling your personal mission? What are the practical steps? Having a mission is a trait of a lovable job. It focuses your career, and it’s useful to the world— it might even change the world. When your work makes a difference, you find more joy and satisfaction. You also make a bigger impact and leave a greater legacy. Read more to learn about your personal mission in the context of your career.

Marketing Yourself: How to Sell Your Services Effectively

Marketing Yourself: How to Sell Your Services Effectively

What are the secrets to marketing yourself effectively? How will you recognize the new improvements in how you market yourself? You can improve how you are marketing yourself by improving the quality and quantity of the services you offer. You must also boost the spirit of your business interactions by being pleasant with everyone you work with. Yearly self-analysis will help you track how well you are improving as a marketer. Read on to learn more about the secrets of marketing yourself effectively.

Job Autonomy: How and When to Ask for It

Job Autonomy: How and When to Ask for It

Do you have job autonomy? If not, what’s the best way to acquire it? Job autonomy is the ability to control what you work on and how you work, including schedule and office space. It’s one of the traits that make a job desirable. The best way to have autonomy is to develop skills that make you invaluable. First, it’s helpful to know how important workplace autonomy is—and when it’s the right time to go for it. Read more to learn how and when to secure job autonomy.

8 Tips for Therapists (and Problems to Avoid)

8 Tips for Therapists (and Problems to Avoid)

What are the best tips for therapists? What are some common problems you should avoid? From patient engagement, to the structure of a session, to setting feasible expectations, there are many things to consider as a therapist. Knowing some effective tips for therapists can help you navigate this, as well as understanding common issues you might face.  Keep reading for the best tips for therapists. 

How to Receive Feedback Effectively: 3 Tips

How to Receive Feedback Effectively: 3 Tips

Do you often receive feedback? How do you respond to it? Why do you think feedback is so important? Feedback is an important element of personal and professional development but few people know how to receive feedback effectively. In their book Thanks for the Feedback, communication experts Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen provide some actionable tips on how to have a feedback conversation on the receiver’s end. In this article, we’ll look at specifics of how to have a feedback conversation: the general arc of the conversation, and major elements you need to touch upon to be successful.

Best Tips on How to Get the Job You Want

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Want to know how to get the job you want? What do you need to include in your resume? You can get the job you want by studying the business of your potential employer, developing a plan of how you can help the company, and presenting that plan to the person making the hiring decision. Your resume must include information about your education, experience, references, and relevant qualifications. Read on to learn more about how to get the job you want.