10 Lessons All Employees Can Learn from The Olympics

If you are watching the amazing athletes compete for medals at The 2012 Olympics, they’re not only displaying their talents but also teaching valuable lessons to those in the workplace.

Should employers be worried about workplace productivity during the Olympics?

Steve Siebold, a former professional athlete; mental toughness coach to professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 corporations; and author of the book 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of The World Class, says let your employees watch the Olympics because it’s good for their work ethic.

Here are 10 reasons why: Continue Reading

Career Lessons That Professionals from Other Fields Can Teach You

Erin Palmer

One of the hardest things that college students face is trying to figure out what they want to do for a career. One of the hardest things that recent graduates face is finding the right job to jumpstart their careers. A side effect of this pressure can be a narrow field of vision. Once you’ve chosen a major and began working towards a particular career path, it is easy to become single-minded.

Just because you are working towards a particular career or area of study doesn’t mean that you should remain within that silo for career guidance. Marketing majors can still learn from the finance industry. Healthcare professionals can benefit from the wisdom of people who work in hospitality. No matter what your career path consists of, there are lessons you can learn from other industries. Continue Reading