The foundation of our professional identity stems from how we view ourselves as individuals. Typically, the perceptions we carry are our reality. Self-perception gives us direction, guides our career choices, and defines how we view professional success. That said,...
As employees, it’s easy to believe that we operate under the same objective reality at work. But reality is subjective and based on perception. Each person’s interpretation of facts and data can be entirely different, therefore each individual creates distinct...
As a job seeker, you’ve been there – possibly more than once. You may have tirelessly spent hours perfecting your job application. You’ve read and then re-read your application. You’ve finally hit the “apply for this position” button. And then you’ve waited anxiously,...
Powerful teams thrive on diversity, respect, communication, and a shared vision. Each member’s unique personality is welcomed, and their interests and behaviors are carefully aligned to yield optimum results.  As individuals, we bring unique interests, perspectives,...
Individual efforts, when meticulously put together, make up what we call teamwork. In today’s day and age, teamwork is integral in the workplace. Organizations thriving in competitive business environments have some of the most brilliant teams – working...
By Rhonda S. Fekete, Crosworks leadership and career strategist People use the expression “burnout” a lot. How do you know if this is what’s happening to you or if you’re already there? All you know is that you feel lousy and have this feeling of being stuck with no...