How to react to negative feedback
Although everyone likes to hear compliments and accolades, you learn more from criticism. If you can properly accept constructive criticism, you’ll be able to grow and move your career forward.
Category: Career
1-Minute Strategies: July ’17
A tip for better small talk … Give small projects their own to-do list … Time to chat? Nope! … Flying cars and transportation pods are finally here … Your favorite color may not always be your favorite … Multiple languages, multiple feelings?
Kids… and a job… without going crazy?
Working outside the home and raising children at the same time can be a challenge, but there are ways to do both successfully, says computer programmer and productivity blogger L.J. Earnest.
Is it them, or is it me? The problem co-worker quiz
This one’s real simple to score—just circle every question to which you answer “False.” Circle it again … and then again … and then one more time. And then take a moment to think…
10 office faux pas you’ve committed for the last time
We made these mistakes so you don’t have to.
4 habits that hold you back
These habits can seriously undermine your professionalism, destroy your workplace relationships and prevent you from moving up the ladder.
You may be your career’s worst enemy
The way we work has changed significantly in recent years, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of opportunities out there, even in this new economy, says J.T. O’Donnell, writing for Inc. Here are some bad habits that may be holding you back.
Career tips from the Girl Scouts
The nearly two million Girl Scouts continually find clever ways of tempting us with their delicious cookies each spring. Their tactics are so good you can use some of their business savvy in your own career.
New thinking about pesky back pain
You’ve probably experienced back pain if you sit at a desk all day. The American College of Physicians has updated its guidelines on treating back pain.
To heck with rigid goal setting!
Setting goals can be a good way to motivate yourself to work toward what you want, no question. But Stephanie Vozza, writing for Fast Company, wants you to hold on just a minute.