Should I be Working While Sick?

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working while sick

Should I be working while sick?  The answer ideally is no.  If I am sick, I should go home and rest.  Come back when I feel better.  The real world however is not that simple, especially when we are talking about everyday illnesses, such as a cold or a flu.

Every time I feel unwell, I debate whether to take time off or how to work while sick.  This is because in the modern world of Paid Time Off and tight deadlines for busy professionals, we have to figure out the tradeoffs between suddenly taking time off vs the impact of it on our work.  Here are five key considerations for many of us. ...  read more

3 Soft Skills Lessons from Watching “Trolls”

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soft skills lessons from Trolls

I didn’t think this movie, Trolls, was going to be any good.  Both of my kids love the music in it.   Finally, we watched it last weekend.  I was only half watching it for the first 20 minutes.  It seemed like just a silly, happy cartoon, with lots of bright colors and singing.   My kids were glued to the TV. ...  read more

The Pain and Pleasure Challenge – Proven Way to Help You Take Action

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pain and pleasure - change grow

Are you stuck?   Do you want something badly at work (e.g., promotion, work life balance, better boss, challenging assignment) but somehow can’t seem to take any action toward making it happen?  You are not alone.  Inertia, the inability to do something different from our routine, happens to all of us.  How do you do overcome it? Take this pain and pleasure challenge! ...  read more

9 Most Important Business Communication Skills

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Business communications skills to improve.

Business communications are crucial soft skills throughout the workplace landscape. Whether you’re just starting out in business or are further along in your career curve, there are specific business communication skills necessary for success in any language. What business communication skills and “soft skills” will help you work smarter?  Here are 9 communication skills every professional should master. ...  read more

Lei’s Six New Year Aspirations – Trust, Try, Learn, Evolve, Laugh, Give

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Lei's new year aspirations

I started this tradition last year and really liked how it influenced my decisions and actions the rest of the year.  I am doing it again this year to define my new year aspirations

1. Define ways to build new habits instead of setting goals.  I found this is helping me evolve into a better human being. ...  read more

How to Write a Good Self Evaluation – Follow 5 Tips

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how to write a self evaluation

It’s self-evaluation time.  Are you ready to put your best foot forward? This is your chance to put the best representation of your work on permanent record and build your brand.

Many people are too humble or too general in their self evaluation.  Don’t fall in that trap.  Being too humble will work against you.  It’s important to take full advantage of  the annual performance review and invest time in writing a good self-evaluation. ...  read more