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Carol McClelland's Articles in General Business

  • A Bad Career is Like a Bad Relationship: Is It Time to Get Out?
    Have you ever been in a bad relationship? You aren't sure whether you should stay or go. You may even spend time trying to convince yourself to stay. The same dynamic happens when you are in a career that doesn't work for you. Discover four questions you can ask yourself to determine whether it's time to leave your job or career. Then learn where to focus your attention to create a future career that truly works for you.
  • Connect with the Essence of Your Green Career
    Enjoy this fun activity to bypass your logical mind and discover the essence of your ideal green career.
  • Finding Your Own Strength When Those You Love Aren't Supportive
    If your "family and friends" don't honor and respect what you need when you are going through a period of loss, you may decide you need to limit your time with them for the time being. Stepping away from loved ones during a time of loss is always difficult. In fact it often feels like another layer of abandonment....yet another loss. . And yet, in many situations, it's exactly what you need to heal, to learn to turn to yourself for stength.
  • Five Strategies to Launch Your Green Career
    Is it your intention to land a green career in 2008, but don't know how to make it happen? Use the five strategies in this tip to focus and guide your actions. Don't attempt to do all of these strategies as once. The key is to get a good foundation in one strategy before moving to the next. As you move through each strategy, your knowledge and clarity will build.
  • Ten Signs That You Are Ready for a New Job or Career
    You've been in your job for a few years. You get a decent paycheck and your benefits are helpful. You try to tell yourself you should be happy you have such a good job, but some days you have to face how unhappy you are at work. Read this list of ten clues and count how many fit your situation. Is it time for you to explore your options for your next job or career?
  • Three Ways to Claim Your Strengths
    Very few of us have a clear, accurate picture of how we are perceived by others. Sometimes we live our entire life thinking we aren't good enough. This article describes the power of sharing your gratitude with someone who has touched you, the power of receiving gratitude from others, and the power of asking in a proactive manner how you are perceived. Hearing how we impact the lives of others can have a profound impact on how we see ourselves.
  • Working With the Wisdom of the Seasons
    Nature's response to the changing seasons offers us wisdom about how we can make changes in our own lives. Learn how to work with each season to reach your desired goals.