How I overcame āSuperwoman Syndromeā
How did I begin to appreciate my own accomplishments and set more realistic expectations? I started saying no.
Schmoozing at a small event
Looking to make long-term connections at a small event? Brianna Elefant, writing at Entrepreneur, offers this advice.
To capitalize or not to capitalize?
You know the basic rules of capitalization, but there are fine points and examples that puzzle even our most skilled readers.
Want your meeting to start on time?
If certain people tend to arrive late for meetings, suggest these cures to your boss.
Are you in a good position to advance?
If a promotion becomes available, will you be the first person to come to mind? This quiz is designed to help you determine whether your attitude and actions will earn advancement.
1-Minute Strategies: February ’19
Donāt trust that thesaurus! … This is why you donāt put metal in the microwave … Tired of marathon Monopoly sessions over the holidays? … Even presidents had typical teenager jobs at one point … One of the most dangerous animals to hunt: Hawaiian wild cattle
Set goals: Look at past, present & future
The start of each year is an opportunity to set goals and a timeline in which to accomplish them. How do you go about identifying your goals?
Sarcasm’s a slow killer
Laughter and good humor are terrific for morale, but there are ways to make people laugh at work that aren’t helpful. Cynicism never gives others any kind of boost; instead it gradually dampens spirits and makes people less likely to confide in you. The next time you make a cutting remarkāeven a pretty darn funny […]
The war against capital letters
The internet predictably lost its mind recently when it was revealed that lecturers at Leeds Trinity University had been cautioned not to overuse capital letters when issuing assignments.
Get over ‘impostor syndrome’ with a little method acting
Q: āI was recently promoted to manage a group of people who used to be my peers. Even though I was the team lead for a year, Iām finding it hard to supervise my former co-workers. As their manager, I feel that I am not being authoritative enough. How should I handle this?ā Novice Boss