Queens Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called out her House GOP colleagues who voted against establishing “Juneteenth” as a federal holiday. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the Republicans who voted against making Juneteenth a federal holiday have 3 things in common … they’re white, male, and in denial. “They were all men and they were all white. Like […]
Conflict is inevitable – it’s a fact of life. Handling and resolving conflicts that arise in the workplace is one of the biggest challenges supervisors and staff members face. No two people are the same, and when our different motivations, processes, and goals clash, conflicts arise. Conflict isn’t always something to fear, however, because out […]
Yes, earning more is important. Not only for your bank account but for your career development. As you get better and have more experience you can earn more. But we must stop thinking that the solution to all our problems is more money. We’re better off creating a strategy that helps us to manage money […]
If you’ve thought about opening your own business, you might have begun to look for advice. There are so many tips for starting a new business out there that choosing which ones to follow can get confusing. 1. Address excuses Countless people dream of becoming entrepreneurs, but they never do. They’re burdened with excuses and […]
TV shows aren’t supposed to be realistic. If they were, no one would watch them because they would be boring. Plus, people watch TV to escape from their lives and watching something that is basically just their lives on a screen – not appealing. But sometimes, things are just TOO unrealistic. There are so many […]
Listening is a very important part of effective communication. A good listener can encourage the other person to talk openly and honestly. Tips for good listening include: keep comfortable eye contact (where culturally appropriate) lean towards the other person and make gestures to show interest and concern have an open, non-defensive, fairly relaxed posture with […]
What is communication? By definition, communication is the transfer of information from one place to another. In relationships, communication allows you to explain what you are experiencing and what your needs are in relationships. The act of communicating not only helps to meet your needs, but also helps you to be connected in your relationship. […]
This article outlines the qualities of good bosses. Working for a good boss is a very motivating experience. It makes one to work even harder and give their very best efforts at the workplace while at the same time enjoying your job. A Good Boss has a Clear Vision For a boss to effectively lead […]
Youngest congresswoman elected. At the age of 29, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) made history as the youngest woman elected to 116th Congress and the youngest woman ever to serve in the US congress. In the biggest surprise of the 2018 midterm election primaries, she had upset 10-term incumbent Joe Crowley, the Democratic Caucus chair who […]
