Everybody learns every way
Forget the theory about “learning styles.” Instead, mix things up when you teach or coach.
Year: 2012
Got a complaint? Before you speak, remember ‘trait transfer’
Beware of “spontaneous trait transfer,” whatever you say about other people (“She’s brilliant, funny, a slacker, rude, hard-working…”) shapes the way people see you. So, if you must complain, try to frame your observation in a problem-solving, positive way.
Beef up productivity with 4 good habits
Jason Womack, author of Your Best Just Got Better: Work Smarter, Think Bigger, Make More, offers up a few easy tips for creating the habits that will help you knock out your to-do list:
How to get that raise you want
“Is anyone receiving raises?” That’s what one admin asked recently. “I’ve been told performance reviews will be coming up soon. I want to be prepared. How do you bring it up? How do you know how much to ask for? I’d like to stay in this position, but I’m only making ends meet.”
Set a ‘no whining’ rule in your cube
Tired of an incessantly negative co-worker? Post a “No Whining” sign for others to see when they enter your work space.
Full-timers and part-timers see the boss differently
Question: “The five part-time people in this office don’t like our manager. However, my co-worker and I, who work full-time, like him very much. We wanted to take him to lunch for Boss’s Day, but the part-timers wouldn’t agree, so we did nothing. For the holidays, we wanted to give our manager a group gift, but…
Share social media with just one click
Social networks are all about sharing: news, images, accomplishments, questions, recommendations and of-the-moment nuggets of information. Here’s a humorous (and accurate) take on the difference between social media tools:
Pasting Gmail and Outlook together
I had an interesting question this week from someone in my network. Their IT decision makers have chosen to host their email and calendars in Gmail. My contact and her colleagues would all prefer to keep using Outlook 2010. She wanted to know how that was possible. Well, it is possible using IMAP to connect […]
5 things you shouldn’t say to your boss
Build a stronger relationship with your boss by never letting these phrases cross your lips: 1. “It’s not my job.” 2. “It’s not my fault.” 3. “I can’t work with Person A.” 4. “I can’t do X, because I have to do Y.” 5. “That’s not possible.”
Be a Rudy
Remember ‘Rudy’ the true story of a football scrub who didn’t give up until he made the Notre Dame team? When you find a company you really want to work for, express your enthusiasm. Even if you don’t get a job offer, let the employer know you are interested in future openings. Then keep in […]