How to be more Resilient

One of the characteristics I find most lacking in new managers is resilience; the ability to bounce back when things don’t go as planned.

All too often the sight and sound of an irritated, dissatisfied, or angry boss or customer, drives many young managers to thoughts of resignation. But it doesn’t have to be this way. By building up your eQ skills focusing on resilience, your life will be made immeasurably happier.… Read more

The 5 top reasons why you’re asked ” What’s your Biggest Weakness?” …

… and what your response should be.

Yes, i know its a question loved by many hiring managers, but what’s the real purpose of asking an aspiring job applicant a question like this?

Some commentators believe that asking such a question can be like digging through CVs trying to find any reason why not to hire you. But there are 5 key reasons why you are asked this question.  … Read more

Get up and walk

Want to stay healthy? Why not ask the boss to shift the office printer upstairs and get up regularly for a brisk walk. Or why not take the opportunity to take a short walk to talk to colleagues rather than using the phone or sending an e-mail.

That short walk is a healthy addition to your normal daily exercise.

In an experiment involving 70 healthy adults found that going for a short walk on a treadmill every half hour to break up nine hours of sitting was healthier than just sitting for virtually the whole day. … Read more