by Dr. Travis Bradberry We’ve all heard the adage, “People don’t leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses.” It makes great fodder for after-work gripe sessions, but is there really any data to back the claim up? As it turns out, there’s a ton. In one study, 61% of those working for bad bosses said they… read more
“be Better” Tips for Everyone
You are a WINNER…don’t let the SPOILERS sabotage your SUCCESS
by Adil Malia We live in a complex age of ‘surprises’, the culture of which is portrayed on best-seller magazine covers, each narrating well documented stories of these celebrity leaders. Leaders who made successful ‘turn-arounds’. Leaders who lead transformations under stressful situations. Leaders who epitomised celebrated ‘best practises’. Leaders who challenged adverse market conditions and built… read more
What’s Pushing Your Team Members Away From You?
A team is made up of team members, but it’s the manager who builds that team. He’s the one who brings people together and aligns them towards the goal. This is why they say that the success of a team largely depends upon the way a manager handles it. But, that’s not how things work… read more
Demolishing distractions at work
by Vartika Kashyap Distractions at work are common. No matter how much we crib about them, the fact of the matter is that they are bound to come, especially when we are working in a team. But that does not mean you can simply let these distractions bug you and hamper your productivity. The most… read more
Happiness, hormones and productivity
I’m not a regular follower of TED talks, but I recently stumbled upon one of them while researching for this. The talk is given by Shawn Achor, a Harvard Psychologist. In which he has explained quite beautifully about how the reforms of happiness and success work exactly the opposite way than what we all are… read more
Want to become a great manager? Then stop being a manager
by Vartika Kashyap We all are managers in our own sense. I mean, we all manage our life. No matter a student or a football player, we all have to strike the right balance between different facets to become successful at whatever we are doing. We won’t be able to live a good life unless we… read more
How To Become Adept At The Art Of Saying NO- Gently
by Vartika Kashyap Saying no to someone is perhaps the hardest job in this world. But, the fact of the matter is that you just cannot help everyone all the time. There can be times when you are preoccupied doing certain things that you just cannot help others and you have to disappoint them by saying… read more
What I see when I look at the schedules of highly successful people
by Vartika Kashyap Success does not lie in the results. It lies in the efforts that someone puts to get those results. If we have a look at the life of successful people, there’s something we all can learn from them. After all, those people are there for a reason. They are there because they have… read more
How Often Should You Update Your Will or Estate Plan?
Today’s Elder Care Matters Q&A provides guidance regarding how often you should update your Will or Estate Plan Question: How Often Should I Be Updating My Will or Estate Plan? Answer: You should update your estate plan every 3-5 years on average. This should take place sooner if you experience significant life-changing events such as: Marriage: If… read more
When will I be eligible for Medicare?
Today’s Elder Care Matters Q&A provides information about Medicare Eligibility Answer: At age 65, most individuals are eligible for Medicare coverage. The Medicare program is funded by taxes withdrawn from workers’ paychecks so most individuals receive Part A coverage free of charge. As of 2015, 84% of Medicare beneficiaries were 65 and older, and the rest… read more