The latest on how to behave at work
Office rules are constantly evolving as new technology and trends show up in the workplace. Forbes career and leadership writer Susan Adams offers an updated list of business etiquette.
Category: Personal Development
Think like a rookie to find new ideas
Do you remember your rookie days—the ones before any preconceived notions put limits on your career? The key to being successful now, may be to try and think like a rookie again, says Liz Wiseman, author of Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. Here’s how.
1-Minute Strategies: February ’15
Surround yourself with plants for a happier work life … Relax and relieve tension with a sports massage … Get more done by tackling big tasks first.
3 reasons to take risks in your career
Taking risks is a great way to grow, says Women’s Leadership Coaching CEO Jo Miller. Consider these three things taking risks can do for you.
Get moving with HIIT desk workouts
High intensity interval training is a popular fitness trend. HIIT workouts alternate longer periods of low to moderate exertion with short periods of high intensity work and are known to improve fitness levels, lower blood pressure and aid in weight loss, reports Reuters.
6 tips for winning arguments
Business psychiatrist Mark Goulston offers six ways to stop being defensive and start finding solutions in your conversations.
1-Minute Strategies: Jan. ’15
Walk or bike to work for an instant happiness boost … Spend 30 to 45 minutes with a good book to boost your brain and reduce your stress … Keep growing your interests.
Get more out of LinkedIn with apps
Many people only look at LinkedIn when they start searching for a new job. This is a shame, says Business Insider tech reporter Jillian D’Onfro, who explains that the “social network has become an incredible resource for building your professional identity online, no matter where you are in your career.”
What you should never do at work
Communications consultant Robin Madell says the three biggest errors you can make at work arise from the misuse or misunderstanding of three key elements: technology, corporate culture and office politics.
Play it smart by playing it dumb
You probably hear a lot of ignorant or incorrect ideas in the course of your workweek. Laughing at or arguing with people can hurt your relationship with them, so you may want to “play dumb” if you hear something ridiculous, says Geoffrey Tumlin, author of “Stop Talking, Start Communicating.”