The most successful leaders see the potential in their employees—and they have a plan to help them realize that potential, says David Deacon, author of The Self-Determined Manager. He recommends you spend time answering these questions for each employee.
Positive people have a way of telling even sob stories in a way that reveals a silver lining. That’s called a “positive explanatory style.” Develop it with these 4 steps…
Are you an “inner circle” assistant? You can become one by following these calendar-management tips from Joan Burge, CEO of Office Dynamics and author of Become an Inner Circle Assistant.
How do you prepare others for unexpected interruptions or breakdowns in the processes that face them every day? With a good administrative procedures manual.
Make punctuality your friend and you’ll soon notice how much of our stress comes from simply taking too long to get ready to go somewhere and leaving late, creating a lifetime of frustrating beat-the-clock episodes that can easily be avoided. Make a goal to be early and watch your tension level drop.
Most grammar mistakes can be avoided if you have the discipline to re-read your work before printing, submitting or pressing send, so put these reminders from experienced copywriter Hayley Mullen to use next time you sit down to put your thoughts in writing.
Question: “I can’t stand my new co-worker, even though she seemed nice at first. After only a few months, this woman is already trying to take over. She constantly sucks up to our boss, so now he listens to her instead of me. Whenever I talk about my personal life, she becomes very critical and starts telling me what to do…
Some meetings provide a chance to interact and showcase your skills with higher-level staff. But it helps to be aware of the challenges you may face depending on whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert.