Posts by Jean Brownlie
6 Attitudes To Turn Failure Into Victory
Ever feel like you take one step forward and three steps back? Recently, I shared my personal story of turning failure into success. Now, I share how a change in attitude maintained my momentum in this next personal story. A few weeks ago, I wrote an article called “4 Steps to Turn Failure into Victory”…
Read MorePositive Impacts Of Employee Time Off
Research shows employees who use their vacation time each year perform better, are more productive and have greater job satisfaction. However, employees are reluctant to use their vacations times. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2011 that 90% of workers were given paid or unpaid leave at their work. Yet, more than 50%…
Read More4 Steps To Turn Failure Into Victory
How many times have you failed at reaching a goal even if its something you really want? I share my own personal story of how I went from failure to victory. I purchased a bike last year and started riding for the first time in 20 years. I wanted to get healthy and socialize. My…
Read MoreEmployer Expectations And The Skills Gap
Excellent candidates for skilled labor jobs may be overlooked because of a change in employer expectations. Here’s some options you can consider to fill your open positions. The expectations of employers have changed which have added to the shortage of skilled labor. The following information has been collected from individuals who have struggled to find…
Read MoreChoose A Different Path
Have you ever found yourself in the same rut over and over again? In order to change the outcome, we have to take steps along the way to learn how we got in the ‘pothole’ in the first place. Then we can choose another path. Have you ever found yourself in the same rut over…
Read MorePositive Pledges For Positive Change
Do you wish you enjoyed your job and your life more than you do? You can and it starts with you. Once you change your thought process, it becomes contagious and soon others will become more positive around you. Do you want to enjoy your life and work more than you do? Does your work…
Read MoreGive Back To The Communities Who Support You
Giving back to the communities who support your business not only promotes goodwill but is one of the best forms of publicity. Donating to projects with your time, resources, and financial backing goes beyond your customer base. It’s so much bigger. Today, I gave to the ‘Pack a Backpack’ fund sponsored by local schools to…
Read MorePerformance Issues-Making The Hard Decisions
One of the hardest decisions is knowing when to give up on someone and or let them go. People cannot concentrate on work if they are worried about things at home. You can say, ‘leave your problems at home’ but can it really be done? Most people bring their issues to work and then work…
Read MoreDare To Be You!
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed trying to meet the expectations of others. The pressure builds until I realize I am trying to be what others want me to be instead of being myself. I’m living in a self-imposed prison. Dare to be yourself. Don’t let others dictate who you are supposed to be or how you…
Read MoreFocus On The Good Things
In the workplace, we can get so focused on a project or delivering a service the right way and on time, we only see what needs to be completed and corrected. If good people only hear what they do wrong, they feel unappreciated, burned out, and may eventually leave. “If you concentrate too much on…
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