Emotional awareness
"Your article, ‘Manage your emotions at work,’ really shocked me because of its gender-driven nature and stereotype of women crying when men just get mad. "
Category: Career
Squeeze the juice outta your life
You may have had “in-between” times in your life: in-between jobs, in-between relationships, in-between the old you and the new you. Such times can make you feel uncomfortable and insecure, but that’s a good sign, says life coach Gail Blanke.
Careful not to blurt out these blunders
You may make oral blunders without even realizing it. "There are three verbal blunders that are real problems for many of us, that keep us from exuding confidence,” says Susan Mason, a principal with Vital Visions Consultants.
Break free of two annoying habits
Changing one or two interpersonal habits can help you gain respect at work and at home. Executive coach Marshall Goldsmith identifies 20 habits that annoy people and explains how to break those habits.
Battle stress: ‘tend or befriend’
You’ve probably heard of the body’s instinctive “fight or flight” reaction to stress, but have you heard of “tend or befriend”?
Sharpen your designer’s eye
Sharpen your designer’s eye by finding out more about what company logos mean.
How do your work habits compare?
All peak performers do certain things: put in long hours, exercise, work in family time, etc. But they also have idiosyncrasies or secrets for making sure that they stay at the top of their game. What’s remarkable is how much their work habits vary.
Craving kudos? Try these 4 tips
In a perfect world, managers would regularly tell you what a fantastic job you’re doing and how they notice all the hard work you put into everything you do. Most workplaces aren’t perfect, though.
Adopt a more positive outlook
Adopt a more positive outlook by telling yourself a good story, especially after a defeat, recommends psychologist Martin Seligman.
Overcome hesitancy
Overcome any hesitancy to ask for a high-ranking person’s business card.