Caroline Dowd-Higgins
About Caroline Dowd-Higgins
Posts by Caroline Dowd-Higgins:
Emotions At Work: Keeping Them In Check
Emotional Intelligence guru, Daniel Goleman, says that, to succeed in today’s workplace, the ability to manage your emotions is key. In his book Working With Emotional Intelligence, Goleman emphasizes the importance of understanding how our emotions affect our actions on the job as well as how they influence the reactions of others. As a career […]
Your Working Life with Lee Caraher
Lee Caraher shares wisdom about professional relationships and navigating the new normal for women and men after the #MeToo movement.
Shift From a Workaholic to a High Performer
As a recovering workaholic, I am now focused on being a high performer and not perpetuating unhealthy work habits.
Rock How You Recognize Colleagues in Your Workplace
You need not wait for the next National Employee Appreciation Day to recognize the great work of your colleagues. The research indicates that when people feel valued and appreciated on the job it enhances their satisfaction, productivity, and organizational morale. According to Annamarie Mann and Nate Dvorak from Gallup Business Journal: “In today’s war for […]
Five Rookie Mistakes to Avoid During Job Interviews
By Laura Deck A few weeks ago, I interviewed three candidates for a marketing specialist position at the Silicon Valley tech nonprofit where I work. The position was targeted at individuals who had acquired a few years of marketing experience since college graduation. I was expecting some basic marketing skills and a modest amount of […]
Consider a Side Hustle to Increase Your Income
The gig economy has empowered people to have multiple income streams and control what they earn.
Happiness Hacks to Reinvigorate Your Workday
Gallup defines engaged employees as those who are involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their workplace. A whopping 51% of American workers are actively looking for a new job or watching for new job openings. Many cite a work culture that is not inviting, stimulating, or designed to foster community amongst employees. Since the […]
How to Manage Stress in The Workplace
We often hear the word stress when someone talks about their work-life. What exactly do you think they are complaining about? What triggers stress at a workplace? Does everyone experience it? Did you know that during 2015/2016, there were about 488,000 cases of issues related to stress at the workplace and mental health in the […]
