The power of posture
Your posture doesn’t just affect how you look; research shows that it can also affect your hormones and behavior. Leverage the power of your posture with these expert tips.
Know when to let go
Dwelling on resentment in the workplace will lead to depression and an unfulfilling professional life, writes executive coach Mary Jo Asmus, who offers advice on how to let go.
Is your smartphone making your job easier, or just tying you to it?
Question: “I find myself pretty addicted to my smartphone, but not in a good way. I’m always checking my work emails because I want to occupy myself in line, at a restaurant, riding in the back of a car, etc., and I want to be as ‘dialed in’ as the rest of the staff. I realized the other day that nothing on my phone can help me be more productive; all it does is make me feel like I’m at work. Has anyone found the key to breaking the addiction, or at least making this thing complete an admin task faster so I can actually save time with it?” – Roland, A/P Specialist
Email practices that actually prompt action
It’s easy to dash off quick email messages and push “Send” before you’ve made sure that deadlines, action items and next steps are absolutely clear. Follow these strategies from Deborah Dumaine, author of Write to the Top.
It’s all about Excel
How is the new Excel Sumlfs different from SumIf, and how do you dissect a formula to troubleshoot?
The odds are against you in power struggles with the boss
Q: “My department manager has stopped sharing information with me. Even though I am older and more experienced, she ignores my suggestions and seems to want to control everything. This woman thinks she’s a good leader, but I’ve told her to her face that she’s a micromanager. I am finding it increasingly difficult to even sit in a meeting with her. How should I handle this problematic boss?” Unappreciated
Work-related office expenses adding up?
Many office professionals take money out of their own pockets to pay for work-related expenses. Is this really something employees should be expected to do?
3 ways to get more involved at work
You’re comfortable with your position, your co-workers and your workload. You’re not interested in taking on more responsibility, but you want to get more involved and maybe meet some new people within the company. The Daily Muse’s Caroline McMillan offers three easy ways to get more involved.
Use the kitchen for more than heating lunch
What’s the one place in the office where you have a perfect opportunity to connect with higher-ups and talk to them about anything from football to the future of the company? The kitchen. It never hurts to oh-so-innocently time a visit there to the appearance of someone you want to impress or otherwise engage. The […]
1-Minute Strategies: Nov. ’13
Use your anger to cultivate your creativity … Give your network a boost by diversifying … Practice the 10/5 rule in the presence of co-workers.