My top blog for 2021 is not a surprise. The numbers are way beyond any other blog--and just continue to boom. I have no trusted way of understanding why thousands continue to read this post, but I have a suspicion: 65% of my readers are in the 18 to 34 age group. This blog clarifies issues that have shown themselves to be important for this targeted group. Here are the five most-viewed blogs from last year:
14 Intelligent behaviors: May 14, 2010. There's nothing new about companies wanting to find and keep the best talent. These are the behaviors they're always looking for.
A not so obvious skill: the minimal encourager: March 3, 2010, Minimal encouragers are the subtle, nonverbal, and short verbal actions which encourage the speaker to express him/herself more fully.
Why should keep your friends close, and your enemies closer, November 29,2012: One of the persons most relevant to to your success just might be your enemy.
Influence management: three big issues: May 14, 2009: Whether you are a manager or not, personal influence is always front and center.
Carol Dweck on learning to fulfill your potential: April 16,2014. With her mindset theory, the Stanford psychologist, Carol Dweck, can help you confront your demons.
Here are three more blogs for the youngest work generation:
Why do chameleons get ahead? May 18, 2021. The chameleon's success is built on their ability to self-monitor for the sake of impression management.
4 tips for dealing with an urgent request: July 8, 2011. The business world is an urgent world. At least that's what managers want you to believe.
The values of self-disclosure as a work tool: June 19, 2011. Self-disclosure is one of the more important pieces of emotional smarts, a conversational skill and a tool that's often misunderstood.