Break out from your Outlook views’ limitations
Did you know that you’re not limited to the columns you see in your Outlook views?
Year: 2015
Banish these success-stifling thoughts
Successful people don’t let negativity, blame and other toxic emotions slow them down. How can you train yourself to think in a way that’s always pushing you forward?
What’s your ideal career power team?
Everyone needs a mentor, a coach and a sponsor to help them grow and excel in their careers, says Brazen Careerist writer Lorena Knapp. She explains what each does to help.
Handling a passive-aggressive co-worker
The worst thing you can do with a passive-aggressive person is join in their ineffective communication practices. Instead, Preston Ni, author of How to Communicate Effectively and Handle Difficult People, suggests taking these tips.
Which words do you misuse?
You may think you know what these words mean, but is it possible you’re mistaken?
7 icebreakers for new connections
When you meet a co-worker, employee, customer or other business associate for the first time, ask these questions to break the ice and build instant connections.
Do you have a Facebook directive?
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your Facebook account after you die? Facebook’s new Facebook Legacy Contact service will let you decide, says Lifehack contributor Matt Okeefe.
Stay totally in the loop with CRMs
At some point in your admin career, you’ll probably encounter customer relationship management software. These databases help organizations keep track of the relationships they have with clients, customers, potential clients and other contacts.
When you’re asked to train someone for the job you should have gotten
Q: “I recently applied for the supervisory position in my department, but management selected an applicant from outside the company. Although my boss said I was not qualified for the position, he has now asked me to train the woman who was hired. If he thinks I’m not qualified, how can he expect me to train someone else?” Rejected
4 steps to revamping your career
If you’re suffering from a chronic case of the Sunday night blues, constantly dreading going back to work on Monday, then it may be time to find a new job or revamp your current one. Caroline Dowd-Higgins, director of professional enrichment at the Indiana University Alumni Association, offers some suggestions to help you do just that.