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Category: Career
3 things you are not responsible for
Depending on whatâs happening in our lives or our professional environments, we can lose perspective of what we can control, or should feel responsible for.
1-Minute Strategies: April ’21
Expressing gratitude or saying âthank youâ to your boss does have a few best practices … Die, formatting, die! … Need new foliage ideas for the desk?
10 tips to keep cybersecurity nightmares at bay
Thereâs an ongoing need to strengthen computing practices and stay vigilant against cyber attacksâup 600% due to COVID-19 (now aptly referred to as the âcyberdemicâ). Emails and passwords are especially prime targets for hackers. Use these tips to stay safe.
Are you the office chatterbox? 4 tips to shut the heck up
Ever listen to a long-winded blabbermouth? Donât be like that person. To gauge whether you need to scale back on your talking, consider these questions.
Sound Bites: March ’21
âItâ is the key … Donât ask a question only to answer it … Offer better advice … If youâre feeling overwhelmed by too many meetings, analyze them … Now thatâs tiny type!
Eliminate 4 crucial weaknesses
Leadership doesnât come naturally to every manager. As you move forward in your career, work to expel these weaknesses that can inhibit your ability to be seen as a true leader.
7 steps to a great strategic plan
A strategic plan sets the direction of an organization or team. It doesnât have to be lengthy or complex, but the best ones usually include these specific elements.
Say âNoâ and feel guilt-free
You canât please everyone all the timeâwhich means youâd better learn how to turn down requests from employees, peers, and business associates. Refuse graciously by following these guidelines.
Checklist: How to make home offices safe
If you decide to make telecommuting a permanent option after the pandemic ends, you will want to make sure employeesâ home offices are as safe as your premises are. Take your cue from the federal government, whose www.telework.gov site offers this home office safety checklist.