No one likes a difficult conversation with the boss, but it can be a valuable tool for building a trusting relationship. Try these four steps the next time you need to share upsetting news:
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Stop Surfing the Internet Now
How much time do you spend checking Facebook, sending and reading Tweets, and buying things you don’t need online? If the answer is “too much,” try these two ways to battle your internet addiction
Keep Your Audience Engaged by Sharing the Stage
Audiences find monologues boring. They’re no longer willing to sit for an hour while a single speaker drones on. The key to getting and holding their attention is having new things continually happen.
Know What Makes Your Company Special
Companies that focus on their unique abilities are best-positioned for growth. But most firms, like most people, aren’t very aware of their extraordinary capabilities, not to mention their extraordinary deficiencies. To achieve growth you need to know what makes your company special.
Make Emotional Connections with Your Employees
The higher up you go in an organization, the more important is to connect with your employees on a personal level. Show people you work with that there is more to your relationship than the job. Here are three ways to forge these connections:
- Give your undivided attention. This sounds simple, but it’s easy to overlook when you
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Grab Senior Executives’ Attention When You Present
Senior leaders are among the toughest crowds. They’re incredibly busy so they won’t sit still for a long presentation with a big reveal at the end. Often they’ll just interrupt before you finish. Here’s how you can earn their support:
3 Ways to Battle Email Overload
Has your inbox reached its size limit? Have you lost track of who’s waiting for a response? Most people struggle to stay on top of email. Here are three tactics that might help:
Stand Out in Your Interview
You get one chance to impress in a job interview. Perform well and the job may well be yours. Fail and you’re back to sending out resumes. Here are three tips for getting it right:
Strengthen Your Network with Shared Activities
Are you looking to build a potent network? Don’t rely on casual interactions or half-hearted introductions. High-stakes activities that ally you with disparate individuals around a common point of interest are the best way to forge tight connections.
Ask For Feedback Before Taking That Job
It’s tempting to start fresh with a new company in the hopes of advancing your career. But finding great success by jumping ship may be more myth than reality.
Stop Regretting Your Career Decisions
“I should have never chosen this field.” “I should have left my job long ago.” It’s no fun to lament over decisions you’ve made in your career. Instead of letting remorse suffocate you, face it head on.
Keep a Work Diary
What’s the best way to use the last 10 minutes of your day? Take this short time to reflect on your workday: what invigorated you, what frustrated you, and what you plan to do next. Then write down 100 words about it.
