by bookshepherd_admin | May 17, 2009 | Workplace Smarts
“Beam me up Scotty,” is an ingrained phrase created by Captain Kirk in the famed Star Trek series—when the good Captain spoke, everyone listened— they acted or reacted.Clint Eastwood’s famed quiet guidance on his movie sets is revered by those who work within his...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 17, 2009 | Workplace Smarts
What happens when you come across a book that preaches that disrespect is grounds for immediate dismissal? That you shouldn’t concern yourself with being liked … instead, be respected; that you should remember that you work for someone, a company … that person has the...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 17, 2009 | Workplace Smarts
Last month, I broached the topic of sabotage in today’s workplace. Since then, I’ve had several e-mails and phone calls from readers wanting more info, especially on how to identify covert saboteurs. We authors always like to say (or at least, we think...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 17, 2009 | Workplace Smarts
Linda Tripp’s widely documented actions earn her the title of poster girl for sabotage and betrayal for the past decade. Tripp is not an isolated situation—she’s not alone. Women like her are everywhere—your workplace, community, even a kid’s play group. Trippers can...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 17, 2009 | Workplace Smarts
Washington DC indicted informant Linda Tripp’s widely documented actions earn her the title of poster girl for sabotage and betrayal for the decade. Tripp is not an isolated situation–she’s not alone. Women like her are everywhere–your...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 17, 2009 | Workplace Smarts
Over a year ago, I wrote about a career theft that happened to a nephew. A theft that didn’t surface until after he experienced rejection after rejection for a position that he had coveted. Only after some serious probing did we discover the culprit behind the...
