Kathleen Mangiafico

Being a Benevolent Dictator Has a Nasty Reputation!

For part three of this eight part series, visit Should Collaboration in the Workplace Be Required? on Blogging4Jobs. “It has always seemed strange to me… the things we admire in men, KINDNESS and GENEROSITY, OPENESS, HONESTY, UNDERSTANDING and FEELING, are the concomitants of failure in our system. And those traits we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, [...]

May 15, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Should Collaboration in the Workplace Be Required?

by Kathleen Mangiafico

For part two of this eight part series, visit Attitude is Everything Part 2: R-E-S-P-E-C-T on Blogging4Jobs. “Politeness is the poison of collaboration.” ~ Edwin Land Collaboration and partnership are popular buzz words being used in our families, schools, and local organizations. The terms sound so pretty and nice, but I really start to feel nausea [...]

May 1, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Attitude is Everything Part 2: R-E-S-P-E-C-T

by Kathleen Mangiafico

For part one of this eight part series, visit Attitude is Everything on Blogging4Jobs. One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say. - Bryant H. McGill Respect is one of the most misused and misunderstood attitudes. When respect is not felt between people, it becomes a silent [...]

April 17, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Attitude is Everything!

by Kathleen Mangiafico

“Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company… a church… a home.” ~ Chuck [...]

April 3, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

You Don’t Have to be Irish to Fight for Righteousness!

by Kathleen Mangiafico

(This reflective article was written on 3/17/13) Today is March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day. I am a second generation, American-Irish gal married, raising a family and working (thank God) during these very uncertain economic times. As soon as I read this out loud to myself, I laugh! Why should my life, my relationships, my [...]

March 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Are You Part of the New Underclass?

by Kathleen Mangiafico

Check out the attached link. Unemployment Stats. It shows the unemployment percentages across the US. At first glance, it might scare the “Bee-Jesus” out of you! (But don’t worry…read on!) As of February 1, 2013 and according to www.about.com , the unemployment rate had initially doubled from when the recession began in December 2007, but has [...]

March 6, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Your Personal Brand: Are You Forgettable?

by Kathleen Mangiafico

Let’s face it; the economy in the US is in rough shape! Blah, blah, blah…All I hear no matter where I go is complaining and whining. Well here’s what I say – STOP IT! The law of gravity states, “What goes up must come down” and we’re on the down swing of an over-inflated, too [...]

February 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Gen X’ers….What DO we stand for??!

by Kathleen Mangiafico

I’m part of Generation X. We’re the kids that were born between 1965 – 1980. We’re the current band of leadership that is raising families and running businesses. We have a tremendous influence on how we shape the minds of our youth and a responsibility to right the economy. Lately, I find myself disgusted with [...]

February 6, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

How Much Authenticity can you REALLY Show on the Job?

by Kathleen Mangiafico

Do you remember the board room scene in Jim Carey’s movie, Liar Liar? Can you imagine having a “no holds barred” truth approach on the job? Movies are not real and the reality is that your boss and entire team would have it out for you! Authenticity. It sounds like a nice concept. What we need [...]

January 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Do You Lead by Rank and Privilege?

by Kathleen Mangiafico

How you lead your company will not only affect moral, but the overall performance of those you lead. It’s not news to anyone living in the US that our country is in the middle of economic change. Change is uncomfortable and unfamiliar, and with that uneasiness, usually comes catastrophic thinking and behavior. People go into [...]