Express emotions the right way
If you find yourself losing control at work, it’s important to step back and see what’s really happening—as hard as that can be to do in the moment.
Need a Wi-Fi hotspot? Fire up your Android
Did you know you can use your Android smartphone to provide an Internet connection to your tablet or laptop? All you need is a tethering application to make the connection. Here are six options recommended by JR Raphael, Computer World.
Music to your ears
Listening to music while you work can do more than make you feel better–it can also make you more productive, experts say. “It breaks you out of just thinking one way,” says Teresa Lesiuk, an assistant professor, University of Miami.
Make your point calmly and quietly
It’s easy to become frustrated at work, but yelling won’t help you get your point across. Instead of screaming, use a calm tone and focus on the situation at hand, recommends Amy Levin-Epstein.
1-Minute Strategies: November ’12
Create PDFs on the spot … Keep track of the boss’s flights … What you can learn from free LinkedIn stats … End conversations gracefully … Strengthen your secret questions.
Insert yourself back into the loop
You’ve always compiled a monthly report for the division heads … until recently. Last week, out of nowhere, one of the execs asked another staffer to “take a crack at it.” Now, you feel left out of the loop. What can you do about it?
3 Great Questions from our SharePoint 2010 Webinar
Can I hide documents that have a status other than approved in a document library? In fact it’s just a couple of clicks to set this up in an existing library:
How to work with a domineering boss
Question: Our new CEO dictates orders without getting input from experienced staff and intimidates people by yelling at them in meetings. He was brought in because sales are dropping and the company is losing money. When his ideas fail, the CEO blames the managers, claiming they don’t know how to run their departments. But the real problem is that he is cleaning house through deep job cuts, so we don’t have enough employees to meet his demands. Most people are planning to leave as soon as they can find another job. In the meantime, can you help me figure out how to work with this guy? Battered Manager
Conquer negativity in the workplace
A large percentage of people have to deal with colleagues who frequently complain, according to a study by Cloud Nine Media. Such negativity isn’t just annoying; research shows it can also take a toll on your brain’s ability to function properly.
Is a messy desk holding you back?
If you’re having a hard time staying focused, the mess on your desk could be partly to blame, writes Mike Michalowicz at American Express OPEN Forum. You can get more productive by making a few simple adjustments to your habits and workspace.