Category: Career
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.
Would Thomas Edison hire you?
Broad knowledge is a great attribute for an admin pro. Thomas Edison valued it. He wanted smart, practical people to help run his empire of inventiveness. So, he devised a test to measure each applicant’s breadth of reading and knowledge.
Stress test: Are you victim or master?
Stress may be inevitable, and it can be a positive force. But your ability to keep from burning out is important not just for your productivity in the office but your physical health, as well.
Regain confidence after a mistake
Committing a major mistake at work can feel like it’s the end of the world. But it isn’t the end of your career … depending on how you handle it. Here are three steps to take.
Wield the power of positive perspective
When tough times threaten the office, your most powerful ally may be your attitude. Shift it into high gear with these three thoughts. Then move from fear toward solution by taking these steps.