Category: Self-Assessment
Itâs simply a given that leaders carefully set and monitor lofty goals, and itâs an accepted trope of managerial culture that we encourage others to do the same. But itâs important to examine the possible downsides of relentless goal-setting.
You know youâre reliable. But that doesnât count for much unless people have faith in your follow-through. The more they perceive you as someone who stands by what she says, the more theyâll trust you to deliver on your promises.
Do you think youâve acquired enough wisdom to make it through all 10 of these questions without a single slipup?
You may be excited for the opportunity to do something newâand showcase your talentsâbut just make sure that it doesnât end up being a big waste of your time and energy. Follow these tips.
Next time youâre preparing for a moment in the spotlight, rehearse in front of a video camera. Then view the video, staying as objective as possible. âPeople will judge you by your appearance and your body language. And theyâll do it quickly,â says Carol Kinsey Goman, executive coach and author of The Nonverbal Advantage.
As you go through your career, you’ll learn that every workplace has its own set of characters. But some types are better than others—and some are so bad no one wants to work with them.
Feedback is crucial in the workplace. The problem is that giving feedback can put you or your work position in jeopardy, depending on how it’s perceived by your co-workers or boss. Stephanie Vozza, writing at Fast Company, suggests ways to give constructive feedback without hurting your relationships or opportunities at work.
Being aware of others’ feelings (emotional intelligence, or E.Q.) can help to improve work interactions. Melissa Moore, writing at Time’s Motto, offers these tips to stay aware of co-workers’ personality styles and make meaningful connections.
It is better to realize you are stuck and unable to move forward on a big task than it is to avoid it.
So you think your workplace performance speaks for itself and that everything you do is amazing. Guess who might not see it that way.