United States Educational System is Broken I am passionate about our educational system—and disappointed with its failings. I just finished reading a Washington Post article called Why America’s obsession with STEM education is dangerous. Fareed Zakaria wrote: If Americans are united in any conviction these days, it is that we urgently need to shift the […]
6 Rewards that Make Us Feel Valued at Work
Do you feel valued at work? The #2 reason people leave their job is that they do not feel valued at work. The #1 reason is the boss! So what makes you feel valued at work? Most of us want 2 to 3 of the following 6 rewards: 1. The Mission I have found some […]
7 Key Characteristics to Job Satisfaction or Dissatisfaction
Do you love or hate your job? Do you know why you feel the way you do? What about your current job, makes you happy or makes you want to pull your hair out? Let’s discuss 7 key characteristics of your current job. 1. Boss The number one reason people leave their jobs is the […]
Talents versus Skills – Do you know the difference?
Talents versus Skills Can you differentiate between your talents versus skills? Do you know what talents you have? Do you know what skills you have? For most of us, the answer to both questions will be I do not know. We might be able to say something about our skills but …. talents…. well…. Most of us have […]