Push these buttons to sell that idea
“Multiple intelligences” pioneer Howard Gardener says you can use seven levers for persuading other people to latch onto new ideas.
Year: 2013
Buzzwords that won’t go away
In an Accountemps survey a few years back, senior executives pegged these as the most annoying or overused phrases or buzzwords in the workplace. How many of them are still pestering you?
10 tricky words to watch when you write
It’s easy for mistakes to slip into your business writing when you use fancy-sounding phrases without really knowing what you’re saying. Here’s a list of 10 tricky words to use with care in your business writing.
Regrouping after a rejection at work
Workplace rejection is a painful but expected part of life. Of course, no one wants to be turned down for a job or promotion, but when it does happen there are ways you can cope. Here are three strategies offered by Debra Wheatman, of Careers Done Write.
Photos always beat memory when it comes to tech
Moving your computer from one workstation to another? Use your smartphone to take a quick photo of the wiring hookups so you can very easily duplicate them on the other end.
3 ways to link iPad and computer
Working on your computer with your iPad can make your work easier or more productive. According to Thorin Klosowski at Lifehacker, using an iPad as an external controller for your computer is one of the best ways to use it.
4 steps to a paper-free life
Stop stacks of paper from standing between you and organizational bliss with these steps for taking your documents digital, from Teens in Tech’s editorial director, Emmanuel Banks.
What does it take to get nominated for the Most Irritating Co-worker Award?
Question: “I opened the office fridge one day last month and found a note taped to my empty grocery bag. Someone was apologizing for eating my sandwich when she realized she’d left hers at home and had become shaky with hunger. Fortunately the situation resolved itself (sort of), but now I really have to know what people say is the most jaw-droppingly irritating thing one of their co-workers has ever done!” — Reese, Closed Captioning Transcriber
Subtle snubs sapping your morale?
When they happen regularly, disrespectful snubs—or “microinequities”—sap motivation and productivity, says leadership coach Brigid Moynahan of New Jersey-based The Next Level. The next time someone slings one at you, take these steps.
In case of nepotism, criticize with caution
Q: “My boss’s arrogant and pushy daughter is one of my co-workers. ‘Belinda’ orders us around and challenges anyone who disagrees. The biggest problem, however, is that she gets involved in other people’s work without asking permission or telling anyone. How can I stop her?” Helpless