by bookshepherd_admin | May 17, 2009 | Workplace Smarts
Donald Trump routinely asks the wannabe apprentices that land in the boardroom the same thing each week on The Apprentice. In the last 15 minutes, he probes the project leader, “Who failed on the task? Who’s responsible for causing you to be here?” Fingers and mouths...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 17, 2009 | Workplace Smarts
There’s no question that the workplace euphoria of a few years ago has been replaced with workplace scarcity—employees ask, “Will I be next . . . or will I be able to get a job?” Prior to 9/11 and the Iraqi War, Generation Xers and the Millennials had been sheltered...
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...
