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What’s the most common lie we accidentally tell each other every day? That we’ll be home in 10 minutes, or a phone call will just make us five minutes late, or it’ll only be a half hour before a project is done. When we speak to others, we chronically underestimate the amount of time things […]
Coaching is a cooperative process. You and the employee work together, but you take the lead in helping the employee learn how to improve and grow. Here are three strategies to remember.
A negotiation isnât an argumentâor it shouldnât be. Whether youâre trying to hammer out a deal with a job candidate, a customer, or your own boss, try using these simple strategies to clarify what you both want so you can come to a mutually satisfying agreement.
For job security, make sure to spend some time on tasks that cut across departmental linesâand even if you canât adopt many tasks, make yourself known by getting on a conversational basis with everyone in the office, not just your group. Merely talking about the weekend can someday lead to talking about your involvement in […]
Even if you have to deny a request or canât help someone, you want people to know they can depend on you for support and assistance. Hereâs how to say âNoâ without alienating people.
Office conflicts donât have to be destructive. For example, imagine that two employees disagree over the best way to complete a task or solve a problem, canât resolve their quarrel, and dump it in your lap. To help these two get back to work quickly, try this approach.
Most leaders and managers would say they have a team. But having a team and operating as a team are two different things. Some would say they have a team because they have multiple people on their staff.