It seems that the world never stops changing, especially in employment. In less than five years, we went from office setups to remote working and then found balance in a hybrid setup. And the dust is yet to settle on a lot more things. In the middle of all these changes, I could not help but wonder if some employment skills will hold their own even as the workplace changes. There was a time when being great at math was all you needed to land a job. But then, digital calculators and computer software made it a little less impressive. So, what are the skills that will stand the test…

One of the few things I have learned about freelancing is that I am a job seeker for as long as I’m working. Yes, there are benefits like working your own hours and having free time beyond the weekday. But you are always hunting for a job—which is what most people are doing right now. After COVID, many people discovered interesting things about work. Some found out that companies were willing to drop them at the sight of danger. Others realized that they were not doing as well as they thought. Some even got epiphanies, finally accepting that they might not want to pursue their current jobs long-term. These and…

I remember many times when I was out of work, wondering what my next move would be. I would often joke to friends and family about taking any job that came across—even being a surgeon! I said it as a joke, but somewhere deep inside, I was considering a full-on career swap. I’m still not a doctor, but there’s no reason you shouldn’t be one—or anything else.  One thing I admire about people who make rash decisions is that they can switch their careers in a heartbeat if they do not suit their lifestyles. Sometimes, it’s necessary to take that leap of faith. So, if you are sitting in your…

Imagine one of the worst days for you as a manager. It’s one of those problems only you can handle, and it is taking a toll on you. You walk into the office and notice the same aura that you’re carrying. Does your team know? Yes. Is it affecting them? Yes. When you are stressed as a leader, it can radiate on your team.  Your team members or employees see stress as unusual or erratic behavior. They have no idea what you are thinking or planning, and it freaks them out! Obviously, it’s not what you wanted to happen. And you still need to be a leader of your team. …

If there is one thing employees struggle with, it’s talking to their bosses for one reason or another. But the worst one could be because their boss just doesn’t listen. Unfortunately, your employees will never tell you things if they know you won’t listen. If you are a leader in 2024, you don’t want to be this guy. You want to be the guy who masters active listening skills for leaders. You may struggle to listen to employees because your mind juggles a million things at once. It’s like juggling oranges; an employee offering feedback just adds to the bunch. You might nod, but focusing on that single orange is…

One of the reasons I would never run for office is because I would likely never know when to stop. I mean, if you are the president, you have no days off, no vacation time. As long as you are breathing, you are working. So how do they manage? If they still have families, they may have stopped juggling work and personal life. Maybe they took a page out of ‘Total Leadership: Be a Better Leader Have a Richer Life’ by Stewart D. Friedman. Possibly, they found a way to enhance their personal lives while being good leaders. But even if they didn’t, you can. The concept of ‘total leadership’…