Manager and Leader, Not Always Synonymous
While leaders can be managers, managers aren’t necessarily leaders. There’s been an increasing trend to use these descriptors interchangeably, almost to the point of deliberate ignorance. So, what is a manager? Managers are characterized by efficiency. And, what is a leader? Leaders are characterized by effectiveness. The striking and main difference between the two is that...
The 7 Difficult Personalities At The Work Place
The workplace is one of the most complex places on earth. This is because while we can exert control over who we interact with in other places, we may not have that power in the office. More often than not and contrary to our wish, we may be teamed with a partner(s) whose sole ambition...
HR TIPS: How to interact effectively with coworkers
How to interact effectively with coworkers By Jerrywright Ukwu Being the administrative assistant at Sesema PR, one of my core duties is to assist my colleagues in their endeavors, help them make the most of their day and make their jobs easier. And all these are not possible without frequently interacting with them. In this...
3 ways to score a job interview
Have you applied to dozens of jobs and received no callbacks? Assuming your résumé is flawless, here are some easy ways to get noticed and score an interview. 1. Create and maintain your own blog. The purpose of this blog should be to position yourself as a thought leader in your area of interest (fashion,...