Do you smile when the office slacker gets caught in a mistake? If so, that’s schadenfreude, a bit of enjoyment at the misfortunes of others. Reseacher Wilco van Dijk says that, while this odd emotion can make us feel better about ourselves, it’s not good without compassion. “Our society thrives on compassion and empathy.” Source: […]
In PowerPoint 2010, you can now create a video file called a Windows Media Video file or .wmv. This format is playable on many video players and can be converted with a separate piece of software to another format if needed. Last year, here in Office Tech Pro, we introduced the basics for creating videos […]
On the Admin Pro Forum, the conversation recently turned to carpal tunnel syndrome. “What,” asked a reader, “really works to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome?” Suggestions from fellow admins:
Question: “I work for an attorney who makes me feel like an idiot. He is a former Marine who still has a drill sergeant mentality. His comments are so cutting that I constantly feel defeated and inadequate. His law partners know he’s difficult, but won’t do anything because he’s one hell of a lawyer…”
You’re on your way to a meeting or you’re in the middle of a project that requires your focus, when someone tells you something important. “Got it!” you say. Later, though, you realize you weren’t fully tuned in. Consider what sort of listener you are, and then heed these tips:
Whether you’re writing for a company blog, newsletter or e-newsletter, your goal is to keep readers coming back for more. Here’s a short list of common mistakes people make when creating content:
By now, you’ve heard the hype about Siri on the iPhone 4S. If you don’t have the latest iPhone model, don’t fret. A few voice-recognition apps on the market do practically the same thing:
Tempted to put off unpleasant work? Instead, pounce on the assignment immediately, the minute you realize you don’t want to do it. By acting quickly, you prevent yourself from activating those stalling tactics that ultimately prolong the delay and exacerbate your dread.
You crave it. And you probably don’t get enough of it. Here’s how to ask for feedback on your performance: Schedule it. Explain what you want. Don’t fish for compliments. Ask for specifics. Stop being defensive …