5 ways to prevent end-of-year crush
How many times have you been caught up in a year-end crush? Here are five ways to get ahead of it:
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How Jack Welch’s EA made him shine
He probably would have been an effective CEO anyway. But with Executive Assistant Rosanne Badowski keeping his schedule, organizing his work and guarding his office door, Jack Welch’s image shone even brighter. Here are four tactics she used.
Work wizardry with email rules
If you’re handling a high volume of email with Outlook, you’ve probably already tapped the Rules tool to sort messages. Check whether you’ve missed an opportunity with these options.
Crash through that salary ceiling
Don’t let your employer’s salary range deter you from seeking better pay … especially if you’re a top performer.
Slow down, clam up to sound smarter
If an executive stops and asks you a question, don’t make the big mistake of spitting out your words in a harried rush, figuring that you have only a few seconds to impress the brass.
Foolproof the boss’s presentations
Here’s how to prevent your boss’s presentation from being memorable only because of equipment problems.
Turn to e-mail for the truth
Think you can tell when someone is lying? When you must have honesty, it may surprise you to know that face-to-face communication isn’t the best approach. Here’s why …
6 easy ways to clear the decks
When trivial tasks stand like a mountain between you and important assignments, check whether one of these tactics will allow you to plow through them quicker…
Borrow staff time, don’t hijack it
An employee from another department who’s willing to pitch in when you need extra help seems like a gift. Just take these steps to avoid stirring conflict or a turf war among the offices
Squeeze yourself into the boss’s day
Busy bosses expect you to read their minds. They rush from appointment to appointment and rarely find time to tell you what you need to know.