Blog Posts on corporate scene

The Talkers by Career Mom Speaks on May 7, 2011I'm a huge fan of Robert Greene. In fact, The 48 Laws of Power is one of my favorite reads. A recent experience made me re-think how I appear to other people. Then I remembered one law that says, "Think as you like but behave like the others". If y...

The Fickle-Minded Co-worker by Career Mom Speaks on Oct 18, 2010How do you handle fickle-minded folks in the workplace?I usually avoid working with these types because they end up wasting my time. But how about the inevitable? What if you have no choice? I am a patient person. Probably, a lot more patient than th...

The Outsider Boss by Career Mom Speaks on Jul 19, 2010There is a reason why the boss is the boss. It doesn't matter whether he came from another industry or a seasoned professional in his field of expertise. His job is more on strategic planning and that includes hiring the right people to do the work f...

Who Wants Change? by Career Mom Speaks on Mar 14, 2010When you need to institute changes in the company, prepare to become unpopular.As they say time and again, only change is constant. It's true. But sometimes, people don't like change especially if they've become comfortable with the status quo. Now,...

Is Seniority Directly Proportional To Competency? by Career Mom Speaks on Feb 21, 2010When people think that you are too young to be in the position you are in, what do you do?1. Assert yourself that you possess the qualities which is the primary reason why you are hired for the position.2. Act like professional. Dress like a professi...

How Does Your Company Respond To Natural Disasters? by Career Mom Speaks on Sep 27, 2009On September 26, it rained like it never before. The evening prior, it was already raining non-stop. Still, I went on with my usual routine and went to work. That night, it was one of those fateful days when I would rather curl up in bed and sleep th...