I recently read an article in Inc. magazine about the “5 Qualities of Remarkable Bosses.” As someone niched in training administrative professionals, I feel strongly about adapting these skills to grow everyone’s career.
It’s possible to have a messy desk and still know which pile holds what. But it’s definitely more difficult to think clearly if you’re surrounded by clutter. Here’s how to clear the deck:
Question: “Last year, when family matters required my attention, I left my full-time job as a graphic designer. I have now decided to semi-retire and would like a part-time position with flexible hours. I am 53 years old and don’t need a lot of income. I would like some advice on how to state my preferences to potential employers.” —Ready to Cut Back
When you have to deliver bad news to someone, follow this protocol that medical doctors use to tell patients about dire prognoses:
Many people have used Find for years in Microsoft Word without ever clicking on the More>> button. Find More Here are all the things you can look for specifically: Your search words in the case you type them in, so This, THIS, or this. Words that sound like other words (searching for cash, will also […]
Hold a mobile device at eye level to avoid “text neck.” Dr. Dean Fishman adopted the phrase after seeing a huge influx of younger patients visiting his chiropractor facility … Avoid writing redundant combinations that give readers a sense of “deja vu all over again” …
It’s not always bad to procrastinate, it can even create a productive time to work through other tasks. Stanford University philosophy professor John Perry advocates doing small, low-priority tasks as you defer a larger, important task. This can build a sense of accomplishment and energy and keep your productivity high even while you defer work.
Don’t let a hot-under-the-collar customer or co-worker cause you to lose your cool. Instead, use these four tips:
Not all executives are content to have access to documents only on their smartphones, tablets or laptops. If you work for a boss who still depends heavily on paper and attends up to a dozen meetings a day, here’s an organizing solution for you.
Three “C’s” shape the way other people listen to us, says Susan Mason, of Vital Visions Consultants. If they think we possess competence, character and a can-do attitude, they’ll find us credible, and they’ll be more influenced by what we say.
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