Sound Bites: October ’20
No more email graveyard … Done speaking? Ask one final question
Year: 2020
‘Everyone loves me’–but is that always a good thing?
So you get along great with everyone and everyone has nothing but good things to say about you. That’s terrific, but it can also have a double meaning. Ask yourself: Is my nature so generous and so kind that it actually keeps me from getting what I want out of my career and my life? […]
Your cheat sheet to build a great conference
A survey of executives by Successful Meetings magazine yielded the following checklist of must-haves for building attendance and satisfying attendees that their money and time were well spent.
Pin your frequently used Excel workbooks for easy access
If the Excel icon appears in the Windows taskbar, right-click it.
Getting calendar data to talk using Export
Getting control of your precious time begins with understanding how you’re using it now. If you are a G Suite user, you have the ability to take the actual data associated with meetings and appointments and bring it into Sheets (or Excel) to assess it.
Simple ways to ensure accuracy in Excel
Accuracy is the responsibility of each person producing reports to support business decisions. Now that there is a sense of accountability, it’s knowing the tools that can help.
3 sites for keeping track of time
Time zones, holidays and time math can be a real challenge in our global business world. Here are some handy sites to help.
Land the job you really want
It’s the perfect time to create a new job or reinvent the one you have now. Here are some steps to take toward your dream job.
Tasty treats for tricky interviews
Knocking on a hiring manager’s door can feel unnerving, especially when self-doubt creeps in and you’re afraid of being dished ghastly tricks instead of treats. These strategies will help you maneuver through loaded questions and sell yourself confidently.
Ask the veteran: How do I write a reluctant thank-you note?
Question: “I’ve been asked to write a thank-you note to one of our clients who put the company through hell recently. How do we grit our teeth and write a pleasant paragraph that won’t seem disingenuous?”