The transition from the Military to Civilian work environment can be a hard one. Landing a Civilian job might be the hardest part of that process. Lets look at a few tips to get your process started smoothly before you start sending your résumé out to have better chance of getting that desired response. Plan- …
Lessons from being a Caretaker
Recently, I have had the pleasure of taking care of someone very close to me. For many of us this can be a life changing event and everything can be affected. Your schedule can get a bit hectic and some things may be pushed aside or even removed. A lot can be learned from challenging…
Office Rules for Nice Guys (and Gals)
Ever heard the expression “nice guys finish last”, well there is a bit of truth to it but I prefer to believe that actually its “ naïve guys finish last”. There is being nice and then there is being taken advantage of. You have to know the difference and know exactly what is happening to…
George Washington University MLK Walk
I had the great opportunity to be a part of the George Washington University MLK Walk this year. Michael Tapscott was a great tour guide and not only pointed out important landmarks but shared his personal history as a DC resident growing up. Although this happened months past it just seems to be a But…
Just Been Fired!!!!Oh No
So you have just had the unfortunate news that you have been fired, what now? First things first do you have your employee handbook? It’s probably under a pile of old papers in a desk drawer or at home in the office but it would be wise to find it. Everyone should do their due…
The Paradox of Control and Creativity in Organizations
Originally posted on Oliver S. Crocco:
One of the seminal texts of Human Systems Change is The Social Psychology of Organizations by Daniel Katz and Robert Kahn published in 1966 and again in 1978. In short, the book is about Open Systems Theory, which says organizations are open to being affected by their external environments and…
Encouragement….A free but great gift!
We are all busy, we all have goals and deadlines but sometimes just take a moment out to just encourage someone. Tell them you believe in them, tell them not to give in to fear. Tell them you love them and appreciate them. You might never know the true effect of your words but they…
The 80/20 Rule and Listening to Your Inner Procrastinator by Perry Marshall
The 80/20 Rule and Listening to Your Inner Procrastinator This is a must read for everyone dealing with Procrastinating. Love Mr. Marshall’s view of procrastination lets you know you task is something worth doing!
PTF Book Review “THE ALCHEMIST” by Paul Coelho
This will be my first of many book reviews. I figure we can all learn together and recommend books to one another. First off let me say this is a very easy book to read and I enjoyed it. It is truly a book that will take a 2nd and 3rd reading to fully digest….
Push Them Forward.......HR Stewardship! 