Character & Professionalism

11 very simple email etiquette tips will keep your emails professional and enhance your impact. These tips are so simple, yet many people overlook them. Use these and stand out from the crowd as a real professional.

Managing life is difficult, but so is managing unreasonable work requests. And here are a few tips on how to handle this stressful situation.

There are two forms of failures that people encounter in life, one is unavoidable while one is avoidable depending on the choice you make. One helps you to grow into success while one has nothing to do with success because it keeps you as a failure. There are reasons behind these failures.

Trying to figure out where does India stands on the Technology front and especially when it comes to businesses related to technology and various startups.

A personal experience on how to deal with with a difficult boss. Discover a better way to build positive relations in the workplace.

Lots of people struggle with lateness to work and other social engagements. This article discusses how to break free from habitual lateness to work and social outings using this ten simple tips.

Hey, are you an early bird or a night owl? Well, in my case I am both. I work till late at night, usually up to 12 pm but then I can also get up early in the morning. In this article, I am sharing some major benefits of why we need to start our day early.

Do you know there are some things in life which people learn too late? Well, I am sharing 5 major things related to life. If you read this article, you will understand better. My idea is to share the truth and solutions about them.

Do you know any weekend routines of successful people? Well, they don’t chill out and spend their time at parties. They start working on their next mission. Read this article, and you will have more in-depth information regarding their weekend routines.

How many problems do you have in life? Are you struggling in life? Well, in this article, I have shared at least four major real problems and how to solve them. So, go ahead and read it and you will not regret it.

Do you know what it takes to become successful? Do you really know the real cost of success? Well, in this article, I am sharing 5 real costs which every successful individual has to pay and some of them might surprise you.

Many people believe that the year 2020 is the worst of its kind. Yes, it is true for many people. But if you want to have an amazing life then you will have to learn to quit a few things in 2021 and beyond. So, read this article to know more about them.

Time spent having that coffee with your co-worker and sharing conversations does make miss those times spent together.

Eight Brainy tips to help you manage dirty office politics. Simple and easy tricks against office politicking.

Do you want to change your life in the next one or two years time? Do you think it is possible to change your life in just two years? Well, I think it’s possible and there are ways. In this article, I am sharing those points which can help you to change your life.

An attempt to clearly and comprehensively explain the communication skills needed for success in business. How entrepreneurs and business heads can brace themselves up with the communication prowess they need to capture the opportunities that abound in their domain.

Do you, like many others, hate your job? Do your coworkers drive you insane? Take a step back and learn how you can improve your self-concept in the workplace and improve the general morale of the office!

A question that many people have asked themselves at some point in their lives: Is economical stability the most important, or is living your dream what you must prioritize?

Lack of Respect in our society can cause many problems. Here are quotes from intelligent minds on how important respect is, why it is important, how to respect others in our day to day life.

When "friends" decide to become clients, these relationships enter a whole new, challenging dimension. See how doing business changes friendship dynamics and some tips for handling these situations.

Some of my awards over my career at IBM and else where.

THREE SHORT STORIES ON BEING "DOC." What it meant to be part of an elite corps. I had to be taught the tremendous responsibility and I felt I had to be worthy of the enormous respect given Corpsmen.

I hope that my descendants and people in future generations will remember my legacy. This historical legacy will include my character, teaching and learning, federal government service, and writing.

Benjamin Franklin's philosophical principles are highly relevant for today's businesses and an individuals personal development. See how you can enjoy success in life with these timeless virtues.

An essay that will look at a hypothetical case of discrimination and how a company can avoid such cases by simply being diverse.

"Every cloud has a silver lining" : Real-Life Stories. When your chips are down, don't despair. Better things may come your way. Read 3 real-life stories here.

The cleaning lady deserves some recognition for keeping the office clean and healthy. Here are five characteristics which make her important and six celebrating tips you can try at the office.

You are a newly hired staff along with other few hired employees. You receive warning signs good and bad...

What is bullying, and what role does it play in a hostile work environment? Is there a way to survive working in a hostile environment. These and other questions are answered here along with some survival tips.

If one is fortunate enough to have a good Boss who appreciates one's dedication and hard work---then life is wonderful.

Promoting team work and team spirit is key for any manager. A few tips to foster team spirit are shared here.

It is important for people to develop professional relationships in order for them to succeed in the workplace or during a job search. Many people do not completely understand what constitutes a professional relationship or they have a hard time keeping their personal relationships seperate from their professional ones. By having a clear perspective on both types of relationships you will have a greater chance in succeeding in your professional life.

Working in an office can be interesting and rewarding. It can also be very disappointing and treacherous. In this hub I present my pet peeves at work in an office for over thirty years.

Office gossips seem to have a life of its own. There's is always some juicy scoop floating around in the office. Here are the most common juicy gossip starters in the workplace.

The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) have identified a set of competencies they consider necessary for a practicing business analyst to be effective at their job. This article builds a capability view using these competencies as a foundation, and then considers the value streams that a business analyst uses to co-ordinate these competencies to perform their job.

What are the differences between healthy competition and unhealthy competition in the marketplace? Let's review the primary conditions and examples of each.

It is never a bad time to give a Thank You note to your boss regardless of whether it is National Boss' Day on October 16 or just another day when you want to show gratitude. From funny lines to heartfelt wishes to professional compliments, here are ideas that you can use to wish or thank your boss or an ex-boss. You can incorporate them in gift cards, labels, messages, text messages, formal and informal letters, emails or post-it notes.

This is an excellent guide to learning business dinner etiquette. Impress you boss and coworkers by following this guide.

Email has become the most used means of communication in this digital age. This email etiquette hub presents the basic rules of the proper use of email from writing the subject line to creating your message; in replying to emails or forwarding them whether in a personal or business setting.

The power of Duplication will not only bring a product to market fast, but also the power of duplication is behind all great society progressions. This hub shows you why and how to use this power.

Our public libraries in the US run the range of ambiance from cold, deathly silence to raucous carnival sideshow. What manners should we actually use in them?

In this precarious socioeconomic climate, one walks a very thin line between being employed and unemployed. Many states have an at will employment policy i.e. an employee can be terminated for any reason as long as it is NOT discriminatory. This means that one can be fired for ALMOST ANYTHING!

We often do not understand God's plans in our life. However, he has given us the assurance that whatever happens everything has a reason. This is an inspiring story about blessings in disguise that strengthened a time tested relationship between a king and his faithful servant.

This is a sequel to my original article. Customers can be very rude and annoying and cashiers have to learn to deal with them....or not.