Prepare yourself for difficult interactions
Prepare yourself for difficult interactions by singing your very own theme song in your mind.
Category: People Skills
Stop being so darn … available
Show others that you attach a high value to your time, and they won’t squander it. That’s the advice of productivity coach Laura Stack, author of Find More Time, who recommends using availability management.
Shedding the pounds on company time
Energize your weight-loss plan by making it an office affair. When healthy living becomes part of your 9-to-5 routine, you’ll not only feel better while you’re on the job, but you’ll sense a positive change among co-workers as well.
Set up a new admin for success
Set up a new admin for success by including some personal information about him or her when making introductions.
Management 101: Learn to delegate
As you gain more responsibility at work, knowing how to delegate comes into play. Here’s the smart way to delegate work.
Saying ‘no’ to tricky requests
Here’s how to say ‘no’ to tricky requests without ruffling feathers.
Admin to admin: Cure for a frazzled boss
You think you’re under pressure at work? Executives may have it even worse, according to Liberum Research, a New York-based firm that tracks the upper-management job market.
Before negotiating, do a pay check
You wouldn’t haggle over the price of a used car without first referencing the Kelley Blue Book. And you wouldn’t want to talk to your boss about pay without first knowing what other people with similar responsibilities earn. Here’s where to start your research before asking for that raise.
Rise above a co-worker’s e-mail attack
Your co-worker, Marie, sends you a venomous e-mail, detailing how she feels you mishandled something … and she copies your boss. Now what should you do?
Don’t let foul moods drag you down, too
Keep emotionally toxic people from ruining your mood, at home and at the office. Here are actions you can take to keep the unpleasant moods of others from dragging you down.