Providing helpful criticism you can make a huge difference for another person. You can redirect them if they’re veering off course, save them time, and money, and help them recognize shortcuts they may not be aware of, especially if you’re a little bit ahead of the person you’re talking to.

In the highly inspirational Ted Talk above, Drew Dudley a leadership educator talks about a regular moment in his life that he later found out had a life changing effect on someone else.

So often in life we put off the things we want to do or know we should be doing until circumstances are just right. Until the inspiration to get started hits us. Until we make contact with someone. Until something else happens first.

Maybe you’ve had so many interviews you don’t think there’s a question they could throw out that would surprise you. Or maybe you’re about to go into an interview for your first “real” job. If you have absolutely no idea what kinds of questions they might ask we’ve complied a few possibilities to give you something to think about.

Feel like you’re always racing to get things done everyday? Like you’re always falling behind? Maybe it’s less a question of needing more time and more a question of being more productive with the time you have.

The great news is you’ve got an interview coming up. The slightly less great news is there are also several other candidates interviewing for the same position. The best way to stand out from the other candidates and ensure you and all the excellent attributes you bring to the position leave a lasting impression on the interviewer is preparation. 

Are you using our blog as a means of procrastination? Do you have a procrastination habit? Here are three tips help battle that nasty procrastination habit of yours.

It is said you can’t get where you want to go if you don’t know where you’re going. Sometimes we know where we want to go, but we have no idea how to go about getting there so we end up stuck right where we are.

The interview is nearly done and because of all the homework you’ve done on the company you’re interviewing with and your excellent preparations you think you’re acing it. But you haven’t quite crossed the finish line yet.

You’ve got a plan and you’re slowly achieving your goals one by one. That’s great. Next – a promotion! Surely you’re well on your way. Be careful! There are common mistakes that hurt your chances of being promoted. Don’t make them. Not Asking for It You might think that just doing good work is enough.

Kids rarely understand the consequences of their actions. They don’t yet grasp that their actions can have lasting implications. Even as we grow older we can sometimes forget that what we do may impact how our lives change down the line. Sure there’s something to be said for having fun and not over thinking things

It’s time to quit! Whether you are leaving on a good or bad note, one aspect you shouldn’t skip is the resignation letter. Ideally you are leaving work on a positive note, and you’re about to head to bigger and better things. Even if the parting isn’t exactly mutual, a resignation letter is a sign

Depending on how old-school your parents are, whenever you got a gift for Christmas or your birthday from someone outside of your immediate family, you had to send thank you cards. You had to scribble out any number of notes and get them sent before your parents even let you play with your toys. It

When I was in the 6th grade, my mom took my sister and I to the mall. I think it was to get a new pair of shoes. Even when you’re in the 6th grade, some things are irrevocably true. Being with your family is lame, the mall is awesome and you won’t be allowed

No one is really sure when it happens, but at some point you become a professional. It might happen as soon as you get your first job in high school. It might not happen until you get your first promotion at an office job, but one way or another, you have to become a professional.

It’s Time to Organize Your Work Life How many pieces of paper, notes, items and things do you have from work projects that are years old? How quickly does it take for your desk to go from pristine to total disaster everyday? Chances are, if you’re like most of us, you’re buried alive by emails

It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there and you’re just starting out. How will you survive? There will be meetings and memos and late nights and coworkers with chips on their shoulders. You might feel like it’s nearly too much to take. You don’t want to look like a rookie who had to go on

Cover Letter Writing Tips The cover letter is a funny thing. So many job applicants still don’t use one, and it hurts their job search. While the cover letter isn’t a simple document, it’s not exactly worth the deep, dark pit some people get in their stomach just thinking about writing one. We know that

Anna Kendrick is best known for her roles in movies like Pitch Perfect, Up in the Air and The Twilight Saga. She’s been in Superbowl commercials and she’s got a number movies coming out in the coming year. Anna Kendrick is a pretty big deal. Even with all her success, Kendrick has an

Not sure what to wear or what to say at your job interview? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ll take a look at some movies to get tips on what you should, and absolutely should not do, in a job interview. What to Wear – Step Brothers Oddly enough, it seems that you