Caroline Dowd-Higgins
Posts by Caroline Dowd-Higgins:
Solutions to Tackle Communication Breakdowns at Work

Regardless of your ideological views or political persuasion, these are turbulent times around the world. I’ve noticed a sense of angst, heightened anxiety, and a palpable change in how people treat each other personally and professionally. It’s time to get back to what distinguishes us as human beings – treating one another with compassion, dignity, […]
High Performers Focus on Productivity – Not Being Busy
Change your workaholic mindset from being busy to accomplishing great things as a high performer.
Your Working Life with R. W. Burke
R.W. Burke shares breakthrough strategies to manage conflict in the workplace that will change your life and the world.
An Obsession with Reading Can Enhance Your Career

This blog was contributed by Rebecca Temsen and first appeared in Self Development Secrets. Books are everywhere. Libraries big and small and bookstores are splattered all over college campuses and larger cities. They are all filled with one of the most important things of all time—books. Those who read books appreciate the multiple places to […]
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 […]