When somebody messes up or doesn’t live up to expectations, feedback is important so they can improve, but the criticism must be delivered in a proper way so the receiver takes it to heart. Here are some tips for giving negative feedback.
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If you’ve recently made the transition from Microsoft Office to Google Sheets, you might think you’re missing some treasured features. You just need to know where to look and perhaps a few differences in how they work.
Whether you’re writing a report, a presentation or a newsletter story, your headlines can make or break your document. Here’s how to remedy even the worst headlines.
Next time you’re preparing for a moment in the spotlight, rehearse in front of a video camera. Then view the video, staying as objective as possible. “People will judge you by your appearance and your body language. And they’ll do it quickly,” says Carol Kinsey Goman, executive coach and author of The Nonverbal Advantage.
Q: “For the past five years, I have suffered from depression. During that time, I have been on and off medication. However, I have never told my employer about this problem. During my recent performance review, I received a ‘needs improvement’ rating for the first time, which was very upsetting. Do you think I should tell my manager about my depression?”
by Kim Bassett, President and CEO, Steward Norwood Hospital, Massachusetts The end of the year brings with it a sense of closure …and hope. Hope for a new year filled with opportunities that will make life a little better and more meaningful than the previous year. If one of your goals is to take your […]
Stressed out on the job? Try listening to “Weightless,” ambient music by Marconi Union that was found to induce a 65% reduction in anxiety and a 35% reduction in usual psychological resting rates, so says the research group Mindlab International. The researchers said the piece produced a greater state of relaxation than any other music […]
You need great confidence if you want to be a successful leader, writes InPower Consulting President and CEO Dana Theus, who offers five steps to help you boost yours.