5 big rules for mastering small talk
When you socialize at a business event or wait for a meeting to begin, you can use the opportunity to forge relationships and let your personality shine.
Category: Career
More work, but no extra pay?
Your job is expanding, but your paycheck isn’t. Sound familiar? Here’s what HR experts say to do.
6 slump-beaters for a really rainy day
Even upbeat, energetic people have slumps. You can pull yourself out of one with a little wisdom and these tactics.
Time to get over ‘good girl’ syndrome
You can cultivate personal star power
Do you choke at the worst times?
Choking is a two-part process that can hit whenever the stakes are high: You tell yourself that something will go badly. You then under-perform to ensure that your prediction comes true. How can you stop choking?
Have what it takes to sell your ideas?
Your title may not carry much authority, but you have all the tools you need to persuade others to do what you want.
‘Dumb boss’ poll: Recognize anyone?
Here are a few highlights from an ABC News web poll a few years back that asked readers for the worst thing a boss ever told them:
Don’t let merger or downsizing squeeze you out
Don’t allow the uncertainty of a merger and/or layoffs freeze your career. While the powers that be decide who stays and who goes, stake your claim to the position you want and they need.
Shh! Keep your personal life private
You know best about your boss, your co-workers and your workplace’s culture, but, in general, don’t talk about your personal life in the office when it’s unnecessary, unflattering or confidential.