I don’t watch many shows and I don’t own a TV, so I surprised myself…
How to Respond to Constructive Feedback
It’s natural to feel defensive or hurt when getting negative or constructive feedback. I know…
5 Tricks to Make Networking Events Less Stressful
Even though I go to a lot of networking events, they still stress me out…
How to Say “No” to a Friend or Acquaintance
How do you say “no” to a friend or acquaintance when they ask you for…
Revealing the 7 Signs of Passiveness
We often discuss other people’s passivity or passive-aggressive behavior, but we hesitate to acknowledge that…
Is Your Passive Behavior a Problem?
I often hear from individuals who exhibit what could be perceived as passive behavior, claiming…
Unlock Your Creativity: The Power of Constraints
I fully appreciated how the power of constraints and limitations can unlock creativity when I…
How to Become the Boss of Your Own Life
So much of what I learned about being the boss of my own life was…
4 Common Misconceptions that Asians are Facing in the Workplace
As an Asian American, I’ve noticed that we face different assumptions from other racial groups….
6 Steps to Identify How You Feel Your Friends Should Treat You
We may have friends who don’t always treat us well, or might even hurt us,…
Three Steps to Increase Your Empathy
“Can my empathy for others develop as my own life changes?” Empathy is about being…
How to Help People Get What They Need: Become a Resource Connector
Many people, including myself, want to be helpful, although oftentimes we cannot help others directly…
17 Signs of Curious People (A Learn-It-All)
I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t want to think of themselves as a curious person…
Get Your Dream Job Through Volunteer Work
I’m a big believer in volunteering as a way to build your skills and eventually…
9 Ways to Support the Entrepreneurs in Your Life Without Being a Customer
Your friend started a business and you want to support them but it doesn’t make…
How to Write a Proposal to Get a Job You Love
In my blog post about 6 Tips on How to Get a Job You Love,…
Why Increasing Rejection Can Be Good For Your Business
As a business owner, hearing “no” can be painful and yet necessary. I actually think…
2 Ways to Manage Expectations with Others
Managing expectations is a never-ending exercise in clearly articulating our needs, wants, and hopes. It…
4 Tips to Managing Expectations of Yourself
Managing expectations is a never-ending exercise in clearly articulating our needs, wants, and hopes. It…
4 Surprising Benefits of Getting Rejection
How do you feel about getting “no” for an answer? I don’t like to get…
5 Common Mistakes When Asking for Help
Have you been asking for help and yet you can’t figure out why people don’t…
How to Ask for Help Using the SMART Method
Before you ask someone else for help, you have to get clear on what you’re…
6 Tips on How to Make the Most of Informational Interviews When You’re Looking For A Job
If you’re looking for a job, you might think the best thing to do is…
6 Tips on How to Get a Job You Love
Since the layoffs started last fall, I know a lot of talented people looking for…
Being “trained” isn’t necessarily “learning”
We assume that “training” and “learning” are the same, when they are not. Learn how…
