A sobering but true fact we don't talk about enough is the fact that most people don't like their jobs. Various surveys put the percentage of unhappy working people somewhere between seventy and eighty percent.

Simple Truths Your Boss Won't Tell You By Bruse Kasasoff.

"I'm powerless, too." It's tempting to think your boss - or his boss, or her boss - has all the power. That's not how it feels to them. Everyone feels stuck in the middle. Even your CEO must contend with the board, investors, regulators, and the media.

How Ridiculously Successful People Think Differently By Travis Bradberry.

Successful people come from all walks of life, yet they all have one thing in common: where others see impenetrable barriers, they see challenges to embrace and obstacles to overcome.
Their confidence in the face of hardship is driven by their ability to let go of the negativity that holds so many otherwise sensible people back.

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. You can’t control the weather, but you can control the clothes and gear you use to deal with it.”
That’s what an outdoor leader I know says when she hears someone grumble about freezing rain or other “bad weather.”

It’s great to be smart, but intelligence is a hard thing to pin down. In many cases, how smart people think you are is just as important as how smart you actually are.

Master Your Emotional Terrain By Daniel Goleman

What Makes You Angry?
For many, being put down by an authority figure causes our blood to boil. For others, delays that ruin our efficiency are frustrating. The calmest person can become enraged by a wrongful accusation. All sorts of life situations, big and small, might trigger anger.
How well do you understand your own particular “hot buttons” – situations which trigger specific feelings?

How To Get The Job You Really Want By Liz Ryan.

A sobering but true fact we don't talk about enough is the fact that most people don't like their jobs. Various surveys put the percentage of unhappy working people somewhere between seventy and eighty percent.