Category Archives: Careers

What To Work On When Business Is Slow

Business, Careers, entrepreneurship, Motivation, Professional DevelopmentBy Jeff Havens August 5, 2019 1 Comment

Every summer I completely understand why tropical countries tend to move at a slower pace than ones further from the equator. Of course the Vikings went on raiding expeditions – what else were they going to do during nine months of Nordic winters? I live in Michigan, where we only get six months of decent…

Three Flashy Careers That Aren’t as Great As They Seem

Careers, Employee EngagementBy Jeff Havens October 1, 2018 Leave a comment

There’s a good chance that you aren’t in love with your job. Most of us aren’t. In the United States, approximately 70% of us are disengaged at work, and that number is actually pretty good compared to other countries. According to a recent Gallup poll, 94% of Chinese and Japanese workers dislike what they do.…