Questers - Excerpt 2 Are you a Quester? Would you like to become one? We are all born with Quester qualities. You can see these characteristics in babies and young children. They continuously strive to learn by exploring the world around them. Infants reach out to grasp their parents’ ears, eyes, or clothing and various objects in their cribs or playpens. As they learn to crawl and walk, they have fun exploring eve...

Would you know a Quester if you met one? Are you a Quester yourself? Could you become one? What are Questers, anyway? Questers - Excerpt 1 Questers think of their work differently from most people. Like many individuals, Questers will probably spend a third to half of their adult lives working or thinking about work. But, unlike most people, at crucial points in their careers, they set off on quests to find the missin...

What does retirement mean to you? What does it mean to baby boomers? Retirement is traditionally viewed as the resignation, sometimes mandatory, from a long-term employer at about 65. This age was set by German Chancellor Otto von Bismark in the late 1880s. Nowadays, people are living longer and have better health at older ages than they did in Bismark's times. We have gained 25 years of life since 1900, and rese...

Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. Buddha What does spirituality mean you? Spirituality means something different to everyone. For some, it's about participating in organized religion: going to church, synagogue, a mosque, etc. For others, it's more personal: Some people get in touch with their spiritual side through private prayer, yoga, meditation, quiet re...

Spring is a time for renewal and rebirth and the signs of change are all around us. Flowers are blooming, the days are longer, brighter, warmer. We become more open to inviting changes into our lives. Spring, a season of transformations, may be the time to dare yourself to make desired changes in your career! To clarify your feelings about your job, take this quiz! Are you satisfied with your job? Respond 'yes' o...

An essential part of our skill set in a dynamic world should include creativity. Not only does creativity lead to innovative thinking, it inspires effective problem solving, new strategies, and fresh ideas. Creativity enables people to adapt to most situations and make do with whatever is at hand to reach their goals. Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives. When we're creative, we feel we are living m...

Jeremy, who has been working for three months at Company X, feels devastated. He has been trying to do his best, but his boss told him that he was too cocky, his attitude was irritating others, and he needs to become more of a team player. To earn the credibility and respect needed to launch and advance in your career, you must develop appropriate goals, skills and attitudes. Here are tips to succeed: 1. Know yoursel...

Have you ever had a serious relationship with a colleague? Do you know any co-workers who are having an affair? Research suggests that almost half of us have dated co-workers, and many would like to find love in a neighboring cubicle. It is not surprising that romance springs up at work. We spend a third or more of our lives at the office. It's a non-threatening environment where we have an opportunity to meet pe...

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” ~ Charles Darwin Change happens around us every day. Yet, why do many people fear change? We get into comfortable ruts! When something takes us out of our comfort zones - job loss, geographic move - we feel uncomfortable because we must adjust to a different situation. We can learn fro...

1. Knowledge: Before you make a call have the required information. 2. Goals: Know what you want to accomplish. 3. Attitude: Make the person feel that you're interested in him and the message. -- Make a great first impression. Show the caller that you're helpful, confident and competent. If a potential employer's first contact is over the phone, she gets cues from your voice. You can influence your li...