Surviving that stupid mistake
You’re mortified to discover that the key numbers you gave your boss for his big client pitch earlier today were flat-out wrong. How do you minimize the damage to your reputation? Follow these 3 steps.
Category: Career
Do you need more ‘think time’?
Think: Do you remember what your New Year’s Resolution was? And more important, have you kept your resolution(s)? Finding time to think is important for a healthy mind and body. After the mad rush of the holiday season, many of us expected the whirling-dervish feeling of struggling to balance work and home life to end. But has it?
Recall names with Look, Snap, Connect
Never forget a person’s name again. Sound like a pipe dream? Not if you use Gary Small’s Look/Snap/ Connect technique. “The major reason we forget people’s names, sometimes only seconds after being introduced, is that we are not truly paying attention,” says Small, author of The Memory Bible: An Innovative Strategy for Keeping Your Brain […]
Easy ways to stay well and stress-free
“Small, ongoing conflicts” increase by three to five times the chances that you’ll come down with a stress-related illness. So, take these “small, ongoing steps” to reduce stress at work and at home … and keep yourself healthy:
Beating those passed-over blues
You came in second for a coveted promotion. Feel like hunkering down and forgetting about the whole thing? Don’t. The fact that you came so close shows that you’re on the right path. Here’s how to make sure you’re the perfect pick next time.
3 ways to show off your smarts
Higher-ups may know you’re skilled, speedy and good-spirited, but do they know how smart you are? Brandishing your intelligence will help you land stretch assignments or the promotion you want. Three ways to do it:
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.
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.