Whether we have children or not, we all have parents; some we revere, some we revile, and some play a minimal role in our lives. So what does this have to do with business? The original organization we all joined was the family and the remnants of our experiences there are replicated in our present work organization. Whether we like it or not, there are parent figures that were … [Read more...]
Perfection’s Imperfection and the Tiger
One step up from excellence lays perfection. How different are these two concepts? Business excellence can lead us to being better and smarter than the competition, maintaining high standards, striving for leadership, quality, and high service. Perfection can lead us to….the Tiger Woods syndrome! Tiger was a little boy who had a golf club put in his hand as soon as he … [Read more...]
Looking For What You Love to Do in All The Wrong Places
Guest post by Kirstie Berzanski (learn more about Kirstie at the end of this post) I sell moving boxes and supplies on-line. I know that this does not sound like exciting work, but I LOVE IT! As a matter of fact, I have finally found the line of work I want to be in. Believe me when I tell you that I NEVER would have picked this industry if my husband, (back then fiance) … [Read more...]
Do You Have Passion for What You Do?
Guest post by Anna Dworaczynska (learn more about Anna at the end of this post) Do you wake up each morning with a clear picture of what you want to accomplish today and can’t wait for the day to begin? One of the ways to find out if you are pursuing the right career is to ask yourself whether you would you continue working for free or with little compensation. In 201 … [Read more...]
The Worst Job I’ve Ever Had
Post by Cheryl Santa Maria, contributing Women On Business writer One of my first paid writing assignments was an article entitled The Worst Job I've Ever Had, a short essay that focused on - you guessed it - my previous work experience. I got my first job when I was 16 years old and I've been working in either a full or part-time capacity ever since. Over the years I've … [Read more...]