3 steps to becoming a better leader
If you’re struggling to be a leader, consider these tips from Dan McCarthy.
Category: Advancement
What it takes to go from bud to boss
If you received a promotion and suddenly found yourself supervising people who were your peers the day before, would you know how to break the ice and make a smooth transition?
How to schmooze like a pro
Networking is an essential part of building and sustaining a successful professional career, but it’s a skill that doesn’t come naturally to many people. When people refer to it as “schmoozing,” it can sometimes feel downright sleazy. It doesn’t have to be that way, though.
Harnessing the power of respect
Dr. Paul Marciano is the author of Carrots and Stick Don’t Work: Build a Culture of Employee Engagement with the Principles of RESPECT. We spoke to him about how to build a successful career as an admin and the power of respect in the workplace.
Evolution of the editor’s assistant
Sergio Kletnoy’s role as a magazine editor’s assistant at Cosmopolitan is taking on new life as it moves away from “The Devil Wears Prada” stereotype to a role with more involvement within the company. Here’s an inside look into his life and the evolution of the magazine editor’s assistant.
Building a strong professional network
Building a powerful LinkedIn network takes more than taking a great headshot for your profile and projecting a friendly attitude. Marketing entrepreneur Kevin Daum offers these tips for what else you should be doing.
Find support with job sponsors
One job sponsor isn’t enough to provide job security you need in a rapidly shifting business landscape. Center for Talent Innovation CEO Sylvia Ann Hewlett shares tips.
1-Minute Strategies: Feb. ’14
Do more math to achieve greater career success … Do away with the idea that maintaining eye contact is always a good thing … Rid yourself of email déjà vu with Google’s Canned Responses.
Are you positioned for success?
Laurie Ruettimann is a former HR leader and a speaker, writer and career advisor. She blogs at “The Cynical Girl.” We sought her advice for developing a great career as an admin, as well as what it takes to work well with the HR team.
How to be more professional
Today’s job market is mercurial at best. If you want to hold on to your job, make sure you do everything you can to present yourself as a professional at all times. Start by taking these tips from Careerealism’s Dixie Somers.