The future you want is attainable, but you’ll need a positive vision to reach it. That’s according to personal finance expert Marianna Olszewski, who has a new book called Live It, Love It, Earn It. In addition to the advice about managing finances, she offers these fun suggestions for charting your future:
At some point, you’ll need a referral from a supervisor or a co-worker. Referrals are an incredible way to grow your career or get offered opportunities before they become public. With a referral, you can leverage someone’s credibility, friendship and trust. Here are 5 tips on referrals you can borrow from seasoned sales professionals:
How well do you and your boss communicate? Two people working closely must communicate well in order to collaborate and work effectively. According to research from Gallup, people who are “excellent collaborators” give themselves high ratings for each of the following statements:
Early riser? Or night owl? Knowing when you crank out your best work can help improve work flow. Start by locating your power times, advises management consultant Karen Leland.
Simply collecting business cards at a work-related event isn’t going to build your network. To gain the benefit of meeting new people and make your network work for you, you need to work for your network. Here’s how:
As companies and local governments look for ways to rein in costs, administrative professionals need to perform like high-earning stocks. Raising your perceived value allows you to do more than hold on to your position; it helps you accelerate your career. Here’s how to raise your personal stock price:
“There is a tool that provides a shortcut to becoming quietly engaged, fully present,” writes Don Joseph Goewey in his book The End of Stress. “It’s called the Clear Button Tool.”
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