craig nathanson

The importance of joyful work in the second half of life!

The importance of joyful work Sadly, most people did not learn at school about the importance of enjoying their work, unless a person was fortunate to have had a parent who taught how important it is. Most commonly, the notion of work to most people is... Read >

Inclusion at work and why this is an important behavior for a manager

People gain their self-esteem from their work Work takes up the majority of one's life. The contributions we make, the feedback we receive, the new opportunities – all contribute to our self-esteem. When people feel good about their work, they communic... Read >

The top ten ways to be happy in your work- FOREVER!

1. Do what really interests you! (This seems like a simple idea, but many times we do work for many other reasons) 2. Decide for yourself what kind of work best fits you. (There is no shortage of people who will tell you what to do, but this deci... Read >

Hiring and Letting Go

Why hire in the first place? Any employer hires for the same reason, they have a problem which needs to be fixed. When hiring, the best manager looks at three following factors: if the person has the ability to do the role, if the person has motivation t... Read >

Do you know what it takes to work at home?

What does it mean to work virtually? You work on your own away from others. While you might have contact with others via phone, email, and these days Skype you are alone in your work environment. You may or may not have a set schedule depending on whet... Read >

People thrive when they have opportunities to learn and develop into areas which deeply interest the

What is career development? Many organizations view career development in a typical way that a person will move up over time within a specific job ladder. Compensation guidelines are established to enable growth within these ladders. The better idea of... Read >

Communicating: The Essence of Organizational Success

Failure to communicate Failure in communication is the biggest problem of management. When this occurs, it affects everything. Overall performance of people decreases, goals are not clear, people build incorrect assumptions, and relationships at work s... Read >

10 steps to a more fulfilling life after 40!

I get asked a lot what it is like to live a self-described authentic life filled with happiness, joy, fulfillment, and a sense of making a contribution. So with this article I decided to share what I do. Try out these steps for yourself and you will also ... Read >

The Right Work Requires New Action

Meet Kyle Kyle is 42 years old, married with two small children 12 and 10. Kyle has worked the last 16 years in the financial services industry. Through hard work and long hours he is now a director at his firm making $125,000 a year. He leaves his hou... Read >

Why motivating others doesn't work

Incorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work short term only for people who don't like their work. But with the time these people will only de... Read >

The importance of Self-Awareness

What is self-awareness? This is unknown territory for many. In school we are seldom taught to do deep reflection. As we get older and become adults we get caught in the cycle of productivity and consumption. As a result self reflection becomes somethin... Read >

Management As A System

What is a system? A system is comprised of processes, some important, some not so important. A process has a start and a stop, an in and an out. You know you have a process when you can flow chart it on a piece of paper. A process has a certain state. ... Read >

Happiness and Work

What is happiness? In many ways happiness is very subjective and judged differently by each person. My observation is that people are most happy when they feel in control of their life. Much of one's life occurs at work thus happiness at work is an imp... Read >

Which work is JUST right for you now?

Notice I said "now"? Before 40, it is easier just to accept any work. After all it pays the bills, gives us a job title and a sense of belonging in the world. The problem with this after 40 is that it becomes too easy to settle into a mundane life. It ... Read >