Sound Bites: March ’21
âItâ is the key … Donât ask a question only to answer it … Offer better advice … If youâre feeling overwhelmed by too many meetings, analyze them … Now thatâs tiny type!
Category: Career
Eliminate 4 crucial weaknesses
Leadership doesnât come naturally to every manager. As you move forward in your career, work to expel these weaknesses that can inhibit your ability to be seen as a true leader.
7 steps to a great strategic plan
A strategic plan sets the direction of an organization or team. It doesnât have to be lengthy or complex, but the best ones usually include these specific elements.
Say âNoâ and feel guilt-free
You canât please everyone all the timeâwhich means youâd better learn how to turn down requests from employees, peers, and business associates. Refuse graciously by following these guidelines.
Checklist: How to make home offices safe
If you decide to make telecommuting a permanent option after the pandemic ends, you will want to make sure employeesâ home offices are as safe as your premises are. Take your cue from the federal government, whose www.telework.gov site offers this home office safety checklist.
Should our office keep simple medicine out of staffâs hands?
Q: âOur office keeps several over-the-counter medications on hand if someone in the office should have a headache, indigestion, etc. But now Iâm wondering if this is a good idea because of possible liability issues. Can you tell me if weâre safe in keeping a drawer of these meds if someone should ask for them?â â Linda, Oregon
Getting into the executive suite
Here is an excerpt from my book, Underneath It All. . . Postgraduate Level Revelations Lift Assistants to New Heights, that will help get to the executive suite. With ambition and training, you can climb over the competition.
Technical certifications to boost your career
Technical certifications can shorten the discussion about your proficiency in the tools youâll be using on the job. Here are some popular ones that will raise your profile in the workplace.
Ask the veteran: Will I be judged for calling out during icy weather?
Question: Unlike most people in my office, Iâm really skittish about coming to work in snowy or icy weather. Iâd feel inadequate and judged if I ever called out when others have not, but I get a pit in my stomach when I see the streets becoming slippery and dangerous. What should I do?
Ask the veteran: How can I keep my life from revolving around work?
Question: For the last several years itâs seemed like Iâm always either at work or resting up from work in the evenings. Then, the weekends feel like theyâre simply a respite from work and not actual life. I wonder if this is something I can change with a better job, or if Iâm the problem?