How to say ‘No’ and stick to it
Use these six strategies to say “No” to a request for your time … and make it stick:
Category: Internal Communication
Lend more support and less snarkiness
U.S. workers could use a little cheering up. We could all use less snark, more support in the workplace. What can you do about it?
Making an e-mail introduction? 3 rules
When you help someone by connecting them via an e-mail introduction, follow these three basic rules: 1. Be clear and up front about your motive. 2. Don’t copy all parties unless you are 100% positive the recipient will be open to the introduction. 3. Give the recipient an “out.”
Get the big picture?
Would your boss say that you have a firm understanding of “big picture” strategy? Test your knowledge of the big picture. Ask yourself these five questions, then ask your boss the same questions. Do your answers line up?
Top business blogs for women
Women turn to blogs nearly twice as often as social networking sites to find information and share opinions, according to PINK magazine. Here’s PINK’s list of the top business blogs for women, based on site traffic and know-how:
Looking for support? Here’s who you need
Whether you’re trying out a new routine or trying to shift to a new career path, you’ll need supporters. These are the people who can advise you or simply listen to you when you need it. According to Laura Goodrich, author of Seeing Red Cars, you need three types of supporters during your journey. And all three are useful in their own way.
Are you really listening?
What would a conversation be without a speaker and a listener? Not a conversation at all. You need both. Yet we tend to focus on how well we perform as speakers, not as listeners. How much energy do you put into your listening skills? Polish up your listening skills with these tips:
1-Minute Strategies: March ’11
Keep the size of a PowerPoint file low with these three tactics … Put a halt to communication overload by limiting the number of people you add to any group or process … Customize the toolbar of your web browser, so handy little functions appear as icons across the top.
Learn to adapt your communication style
One of your best weapons, when it comes to persuading others, is an adaptable communication style. Look out for these four styles of communicators, and adjust your approach when working with them.
Social networking: quality, not quantity
These days, social networking—through LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter—is how many people make and strengthen their connections. Maribeth Kuzmeski, author of The Connectors, says that using a few simple rules of thumb can help make your social networking more efficient.