Make the most of new LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn updated its user profiles in late 2012, and you’ll want to update yours to make it look great in the new format, says technology columnist Debra Donston-Miller.
Category: Personal Development
1-Minute Strategies: January ’13
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Take the TMI test
To protect your professional reputation, draw a line between the personal information you share with friends and family and the types of conversations you hold in the workplace. Sharing too much information (TMI) can make co-workers uncomfortable and lead the boss to question your judgment. Before you share personal information at work, put it to […]
Insert yourself back into the loop
You’ve always compiled a monthly report for the division heads … until recently. Last week, out of nowhere, one of the execs asked another staffer to “take a crack at it.” Now, you feel left out of the loop. What can you do about it?
Music to your ears
Listening to music while you work can do more than make you feel better—it can also make you more productive, experts say.
Developing greater confidence at work
Dana Theus, a leadership consultant and founder of InPower Women, explains how administrative professionals can develop their confidence and leadership skills to drive change at work.
Are you ready to get ‘profersonal’?
“Profersonalism is about letting go of the idea that we can put our lives into neat little boxes. It’s about categorizing activities instead of people,” says Jason Seiden, CEO of Ajax Social Media. What does that mean in the context of an administrative professional’s career?
Make the most of your failures
Failure and weakness are painful, but can be harnessed to your advantage, says Kevin Daum, a successful entrepreneur.
Why your co-workers don’t like you
Work isn’t a popularity contest, but most of us want to be around people on the job that we like—and who like us back. Experts warn that many of us may be inadvertently undermining those relationships. Some of the most common offenders:
Are you afraid of success?
Fear of success, when you’re too afraid to take risks and move forward with your goals, is similar to fear of failure. Both fears can hold you back from achieving your dreams and goals. Here are several strategies to help you overcome a fear of success: