Learn from co-workers’ signals
You and your co-workers probably don’t say what you mean sometimes, and that can lead to poor communication. Here are some common phrases people use when they’re hiding what they really mean.
1-Minute Strategies: November ’17
How to fall asleep faster … A new way to exercise at work … Do some “I” surgery … Jack the Ripper, ID’d? … Why Diet Coke annoys flight attendants … Welcome to the planet … Not you guys, though
Leaders know how to talk about their red lines
“People in charge know it’s no coincidence that they almost never give out Oscars for performances in a comedy.” What does this simple truth say about how you should go about achieving and expressing a position of authority? Training and adult education consultant Fred Kniggendorf, Ph.D., shared these thoughts in a Business Management Daily webinar […]
When you have to tell an employer that you were axed
Q: “Are applicants required to tell a potential future employer that they were terminated from their previous job? If so, how should this be done?”
Finding project management courses
Project management: Everyone wants to get certified, but the path can be confusing. Remember these four things.
Stop fretting over making it all work!
Many people are familiar with the struggle for a healthy work-life balance these days, but studies suggest that constantly worrying about work-life balance may be one of the things that lets harmful stress get to you.
A hard look at soft skills
Sometimes it’s worth taking a hard, honest and brutal look at our soft skills. As administrative professionals, we often worry more about keeping up our technical skills, while our interpersonal and self-management attributes end up on the lower rack of our administrative toolkit.
Try these tips to outrun your workday
Before you deploy the search and rescue over a tightly scheduled project that seems like it will never cross the finish line, remember these tips when scheduling more work around it.
How to know if you’re a negative person
Very few people will actually tell you, so it’s time to look in the mirror. Ask yourself these four questions.
What if a co-worker won’t shut up?
There’s always one in every office … maybe two. Or three.