Category: Development
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Your toxic manager will NOT change. Here’s what to do…
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In a previous blog post, I identified the 6 signs you are dealing with a toxic manager, based on real world testimonies. Through my research, I was hoping to discover that they have the ability to change; especially, that I am an advocate of personal growth. Unfortunately, I was disappointed.…
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How to bounce back after losing your job
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How many times have you and I wished for a long-time off work? We hope for a few months, maybe a year, to step out of our fast-paced world and recharge our batteries. However, losing a job is never perceived as the sabbatical one has always desired. Although unemployment rates…
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How a marathon can change your mind… literally!
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“What could a marathon possibly teach me”, you might ask. Running? Yes, and… More importantly, a marathon takes your mind on a journey of awareness and growth which you can benefit from in your personal and professional life. Until 8 months ago, the only medal I deserved was for “Couch…
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How to deal with an incompetent co-worker
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If it hasn’t happened already, I promise it will. At a point in your career, in some capacity, you will come across an incompetent co-worker -be it a peer, a team member or even a more senior employee. Your attempts to change them may not work. However, learning how to…
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Gigs in the workplace- What’s in it for me?
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With the increased focus on employee satisfaction and engagement, the emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and the rising challenges of remote work, companies are providing employees with more opportunities for non-work-related experiences. These include employee business resource groups (EBRGs), fellowship programs, stretch assignment marketplaces, mentoring, and the list goes on.…