Trust vs. Mistrust: Trust-based working relationships give organizations a competitive edge. Trust strengthens work relationships, reinforces commitment, sustains productivity and bolsters company success without management control. Tips for building trust are reviewed.

Are you involved in your work? High job involvement contributes to high job satisfaction, employee morale and productivity, and company goals. What does the Job Involvement Quiz say about you?

Spring is time for renewal & rebirth. Vernal equinox (March 21) calls for positive thinking & acting. Great tips for enhancing optimism to succeed in life/career

Purposeful, Innovative, Resilient – How Questers use these traits to grow life/career. Read Questers Dare to Change Your Job and Life

Mindfulness – A Secret to Success offers information & strategies to train mind to attain personal/professional goals

Age-30 Transition – Time to review past decisions and reassess personal/career goals to move forward in life career. Prince Harry modeling good example

Remembering names is an appreciated courtesy. You’ll gain respect, popularity, networking skills, and will advance your career. Memory enhancing strategies include mental set, observation, association, repetition, and review.

Habits of highly resilient people described by Harvey Deutschendorf, aptly describe Questers. http://www.fastcompany.com/3041723/7-habits-of-highly-resilient-people

Contact Harvey: www.theotherkindofsmart.com

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Thomas Edison

Good communication enhances relationships, contributes to productive work environments, and advances your career. Think about what you say to colleagues and clients, and how you communicate this.