Learn to build trust in the workplace
It’s important to be able to trust the people you work with day in and day out. It can, however, be hard to communicate this trustworthiness to others.
Category: People Skills
5 tips to becoming a great leader
If you’re looking to step into a leadership role, it’s important to take a look at how you act in the workplace. Situation Management System, Inc. shares five tips for being a great leader.
Humor keeps Richard Branson’s PA going
Personal assistants help ensure successful executives stay on top of their work, writes Suzanne Locke for The National. Helen Clarke, personal assistant to Richard Branson (the founder of Virgin Group), knows just how much is expected in the job.
You CAN avoid workplace politics
Workplace politics are inevitable, so it’s essential you find a way to deal with it professionally, according to Uloop.
Bad habits kill good communication
Communication is essential to a successful office, but no matter how much we practice our communication skills, there are still bad habits. These bad habits can kill your conversations right out of the gate, writes Kristin Wong for Lifehacker. By working on breaking them, you can improve your communication skills.
Negotiating for the outcome you want
When you’re trying to negotiate something at work, it can be hard to figure out the best way to successfully talk to a co-worker, writes Robert Cialdini for AG Professional. Here are some key points for talking to co-workers and negotiating the outcome you desire.
Executive assistants make headlines of their own
While it’s usually CEOs getting interviewed about their achievements, the people that help make those achievements possible are just as important, says April Capochino Myers for Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. Executive assistants have to stay organized and ready for any task their high-profile boss might throw at them. Here are a few executive assistants making headlines of their own.
The science behind theft in the workplace
Although most people think of themselves as honest, studies show that people are likely to commit dishonest acts when there is a low risk, a dynamic that can play a role in workplace theft. Here are three factors that contribute to the behavior of low-level cheating.
Take away fear of negotiating a raise
Most people are scared to approach negotiation with their boss for fear of straining the relationship. However, it is important to negotiate to make sure you get paid what you deserve. The following facts can help back up your argument and take away that fear.
You can handle difficult co-workers
We all have that one co-worker who stays under our skin, writes Mark Goulston of Bottom Line Personal. Here are some tips for handling the day-to-day stresses of a difficult colleague.