A Good Example of Asking for What You Want and Getting It

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I just wrote about How to Ask for What You Want at work last week.  I happen to have a live example to share now which happened outside of work.  It is great to practice asking for what you want outside of work to help you better do it at work as well.   Here is what happened

Our Challenge at Hotel Registration

We just took a trip to Vegas to visit my husband’s godparents.  They are 87 and 89 years old.  We decided to stay at the Golden Nugget in downtown Fremont street vs staying with them just so we don’t trouble them too much.  We haven’t been to Vegas in 4 years but have stayed at the Golden Nugget before. ...  read more

The Gift of Covid was More than I Expected – Five Unexpected Gifts

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Am I being sarcastic?  Partly.  While there were definitely aspects of Covid that has been a huge pain to my family, there were truly also unexpected gifts.   Covid finally visited our household about 3 weeks ago.  First my husband and nanny got it and were quarantined and then a week later, my older daughter and I got it and switched places with them. ...  read more

Four Deaths in One Week – Prioritize Life Now in Your Decisions

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Perhaps I am just getting older or perhaps it’s a life message that I need to hear.  I heard of four deaths that happened to my immediate friend circles this week and am saddened by their loss.   Two are my friends’ parent who died of old age and health issues in their 80s.  At least they lived a full life.  Two others are however people in their 50s and 60s.   Life can be so short and brutal. ...  read more

8 Subtle Signs of a Toxic Culture and What You Can Do About It

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The #1 reason people quit their jobs today is due to a “toxic culture.”  Just what is the definition of a “toxic culture”?  Can you recognize it if you are in one?  I would argue that everyone can recognize the obvious signs of a toxic culture.  However, not as many can recognize the subtle signs of a toxic culture in development. ...  read more

Example of A Good Cover Letter Email, But There is a Twist

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Last week, I shared what fatal mistakes you can make in a job search communication with the hiring manager.   As I continue to hire, I received this cover letter email below. This is a good example what you should do in your cover letter email to make a good first impression.  This email immediately piqued my interest to speak to this candidate.  This is the entire goal of your job search communication – get an interview. ...  read more