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11 Things You Should Resolve Not to Do at Work

Posted by Zemede on Thursday, December 30, 2010, In : Educational

11 Things You Should Resolve Not to Do at Work

The New Year is a perfect time to say “hello” to workplace happiness and “good-bye” to the bad habits that make you miserable and hinder your professional success. You’ll enjoy your time in the office a little more -- and improve your professional reputation -- if you make it your New Year’s resolution to cut down on these 11 counterproductive behaviors:

1. Excessive Complaining

2. Gossiping

3. Heartlessly Critici...

Things are to be used; People are to be loved

Posted by Zemede on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, In : Educational

While a man was polishing his new car, his 4 year old son picked up a stone and scratched lines on the side of the car.

In anger, the man took the child’s hand and hit it many times not realizing he was using a wrench.

At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multiple fractures.

When the child saw his father….. with painful eyes he asked,

‘Dad when will my fingers grow back?’

The man was so hurt and speechless; he went back to his car and kicked it a lot of times...

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Posted by Zemede on Saturday, July 17, 2010, In : Educational

By Dr Stephen Covey
Contributed by Ayele

Habit 1 - be proactive®

This is the ability to control one's environment, rather than have it control you, as is so often the case. Self determination, choice, and the power to decide response to stimulus, conditions and circumstances

Habit 2 - begin with the end in mind®

This is the habit of personal leadership - leading oneself that is, towards what you consider your aims. By developing the habit of concentrating on relevant activities you will ...