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?
Category: Career
Connect with co-workers to be happier on the job
A 2013 study by OfficeTeam found that aside from getting paid, employees are most thankful for …
How to be happy at work
Sharon Salzberg is an author, meditation instructor and founder of the Insight Meditation Society. Recently, she answered questions about how administrative professionals can find more happiness in their work.
4 ways to project your confidence
Projecting confidence can be critical to your professional success, says Piera Palazzolo, a vice president, Dale Carnegie Training. She offers four tips to help you feel and act confident with new groups.
3 ways to fine-tune your intuition
Intuition involves a number of skills: close observation, careful analysis, critical thinking, good judgment and sound reasoning. If you think you’re lacking in intuitive skill, never fear.
3 tips to being a lifelong learner
Continuing to learn throughout your life keeps you sharp and can enrich your career. To be a great lifelong learner, take these tips from Sharan Merriam, a University of Georgia professor of adult and continuing education.
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.
Skip the selfie on social media profiles
Put down your arm and step away from the smartphone. When it comes to social media profile pictures, skip the selfies and opt for a polished photograph that will impress everyone with these five tips.
Try a new way to get fit
A healthy body resists illness better and contributes to a healthy mind. Dietician Anita Mirchandani recommends four fitness trends to help motivate you to work out.
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.