1-Minute Strategies: June ’15
Take on a BIG project if you want to get ahead … Dress to express, not to impress … Get a decision from someone before the clock strikes noon.
Category: Personal Development
8 essentials of social media etiquette
Social media rules can be complex and confusing, writes BuzzFeed Senior Writer Tom Phillips, who offers eight ways to navigate this online universe.
5 tips help make introductions easier
Making connections when you’re networking in a room of strangers can be a challenge. But it doesn’t have to be that way, says Caroline Ceniza-Levine, a career expert and co-founder of SixFigureStart. She offers five ways to introduce yourself to people you don’t know at networking or other professional events.
5 steps to a strong second impression
First impressions are important, but still may leave you fairly forgettable in the eyes of your new contact. To cement a good first impression, you need a great second impression, Geoffrey James writes. He explains how in five simple steps.
3 signs you’re a talkaholic
If you recognize any of the following signs, your overly talkative nature could be hurting your work relationships and your career.
1-Minute Strategies: May ’15
Follow the unwritten rules of networking … Extend your Wi-Fi with plug-in device … Stop wasting so much time on planning.
Start each day off in a productive way
Making a few small changes to your morning routine can give you a serious boost of productivity, writes John Brandon, an Inc. contributing editor. He suggests doing these eight things at the start of each day.
1-Minute Strategies: April ’15
Meeting icebreaker: Try ‘Guess My Lie’ … Take the “Hi” road … Seek insight from peers, not just superiors or mentors.
Make your commute … longer?
One method of dealing with stress to consider is to put an end to the mad rush that makes your trip to work an unconstructive blur of fighting with traffic and looking at the clock. The longer your commute, the more likely you are to reach a state of calm and truly unwind; more miles […]
Your calendar = better networking
Do you find networking a challenge? Perhaps your calendar can help, writes Dave Delaney in The Tennessean.