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.
Category: Career
Time to get over ‘good girl’ syndrome
You can cultivate personal star power
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?
‘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:
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.
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.
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.
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.