Negotiate like a pro
In a negotiation, neither party holds all of the cards, writes Michael Mamas for Entrepreneur. With the right approach, you can excel in your negotiations.
Category: People Skills
10 FBI tricks for effective persuasion
What can managers, executives and leaders learn from the FBI’s techniques?
Are you getting on the boss’s bad side?
So you think your workplace performance speaks for itself and that everything you do is amazing. Guess who might not see it that way.
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.
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.