Becoming your own boss
Introduction You have a nice job that pays well and you have nothing to complain about your colleagues. Yet something is gnawing. Is this it or is this all? Isn’t there anymore? Isn’t there something else that gives you more satisfaction? In short, you suffer from uncertainty and career jitters: the nagging feeling that you … Read more
Introduction As I am a Dutchman, I would like to address the amazing results of a questionnaire recently held about the Corona crisis in the Netherlands. I do this as surely these issues will be representative of many other parts of the world. So, please read on and learn about this surprising information. More than … Read more
Introduction In general, employees seem to prefer enthusiastic bosses. Bosses with a great sense of empathy and a good listening ear. Or those who let go of the reins every now and then for a thriving company. “Soft” attributes such as listening, support, enthusiasm and empathy among managers are generally most appreciated. Moreover, when employees … Read more
Introduction Here is to all laid-off workers, especially the Keystone pipeline construction workers: Guys, I feel for you and your families, as I have been laid-off a couple of times myself. I dearly want to help you finding a new way (through the internet) of making money for yourself, on the side or full time. … Read more
Introduction At our very basis, we humans are group animals. What I mean is that we are dependent on other people in order to get things done, some more than others. Our prehistoric ancestors already understood this when hunting and gathering. On your own you were in danger and it was almost impossible to survive; … Read more
Introduction Everybody knows it: procrastination, lack of sleep, or stress of any kind do not really benefit your performance at work. On the contrary, they will hamper your good work in more than one way, sometimes unwittingly. So, you better get rid of it as soon as possible and permanently as well. And yes, there … Read more
Introduction When we toasted the new year on New Year’s Eve in 2019, no one could have predicted how 2020 would turn out, well maybe the Chinese as Covid started in December 2019 in Wuhan. In the meantime, a new year has started and there is a massive desire to return to more freedom and … Read more
Introduction Frustrations at work, you will have encountered these on many occasions. Little ones and big ones. Your colleagues, your workplace, your boss, the working environment, all can be big sources of frustration. And, if lasting or repeating themselves frequently, they will affect your good mood and even your health. You should not let this … Read more
Introduction We can all suffer from it from time to time: frustrations at work. Where do they originate from? The obvious ones: stress, schedules that are too tight and annoying bosses and/or colleagues. Here are some more in the form of questions. Do you think that your colleagues sometimes work downright inefficiently? Do you have … Read more
Introduction Gossip, back stabbing, slander, career sabotage and sweet-talking: these are examples of some form of office politics that unfortunately almost everyone will have to deal with on daily basis. It can wear people completely out. Office politics often have a negative connotation, but you could also use office politics positively and consciously so that … Read more