Make an impression with ‘rule of 12’
Remember the “Rule of 12/12/12” to make a good impression on everyone you meet.
Category: Internal Communication
Careful not to blurt out these blunders
You may make oral blunders without even realizing it. "There are three verbal blunders that are real problems for many of us, that keep us from exuding confidence,” says Susan Mason, a principal with Vital Visions Consultants.
Turn lukewarm leader into hot ticket
When execs talk more frequently and honestly with staff, says communications expert Debra Hamilton, employees can relax and do their jobs. When employees feel “in the know, they are more involved, committed and accountable.”
Avoid feeling frustrated in a meeting
Avoid feeling frustrated in a meeting when no one introduces you to the group. Resolve to introduce yourself the next time it happens.
Don’t let ‘covert conflicts’ take over
Like the Hatfields and the McCoys, you and another worker become engaged in a feud. Only it’s not out in the open; it’s simmering under the surface. You’re in the middle of a “covert conflict.” To resolve it, first turn it into an overt conflict. Take these three steps.
Polish an introduction
Polish an introduction by bookending it with the person of importance in your office and saying something about each person.
Grammar Repair Shop: How bad is ‘badly’?
Please address the use of the word “bad” versus “badly.”
What to say when a workmate blows it
You know them well: the co-worker who spends way too much time talking on the phone, and the colleague who projects boredom in staff meetings. How can you possibly tell these people that they’re hurting themselves professionally—and should you try?
Make ’em say, ‘For you? Anything!’
Turn co-workers into die-hard supporters who will watch your back and help propel your career. These three tactics can help you build workplace friends who go the extra mile for you, says management consultant Margaret Morford.
Keep toxic dumpers from taking over
You’re sitting at your desk, working productively, when in comes the Toxic Dumper … for the fifth time this week! She proceeds to commandeer your time, using you as a dumping ground for her complaints.