Optimism
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE OPTIMISM E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2008 Life can be a bummer. Stuff happens. But the people who understand that downers are just a part of life and who push forward in spite of them are those who tend to excel. Optimists actively deal with problems at hand and…
Coping with Loss of Stature
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE COPING WITH LOSS OF STATURE E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2008 In this age of continuous downsizing, many professionals who thought they’d be retiring with the coveted gold watch are finding that they’re being given the boot at the height of their careers instead. You have every reason to…
Overconfidence
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE OVERCONFIDENCE E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2008 Managers spend a lot of time worrying about low performers and motivating staff to excel. This is important, but may cause you to underestimate the types of problems created by overconfident employees. The high self-confidence that propels them can hinder them too,…
Excite Enthusiasm
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE EXCITE ENTHUSIASM E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2008 The best managers do a great job of stimulating energy and enthusiasm in their staff. This is especially important at the dawn of a New Year when people reflect on what they’ve accomplished and how they hope to enhance their career…
Holiday Rituals
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE HOLIDAY RITUALS E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2007 As in your personal life, office families have holiday rituals too. Many are heartwarming and gratifying. Others have seen their day. Don’t be afraid to take a close look at your office rituals before repeating them this holiday season to make…
