Meetings
Hold that meeting somewhere different
November 1, 2018
Whether you are working on a project, have meetings, lunches, or new clients visiting, offices are sometimes the perfect setting. However, they can also get old and boring after a while. A change of scenery could really do some good!
Personal Development
Why be a star achiever?
November 1, 2018
Joan Burge has teaching administrative professionals how to be a Star Achiever for 28 years. Here is an excerpt from her flagship training program that she hopes will convince you to be a star achiever.
Speaking
You can say it better than that!
November 1, 2018
There are common words and phrases that you may use to soften your tone, but some of them can actually make you sound less confident or less knowledgeable. Avoid these phrases.
Nonverbal Communication
4 body language no-no’s
November 1, 2018
According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, hiring managers have body language pet peeves that can hurt your chances of landing a job. Networking expert Ivan Misner, Ph.D., advises special attention to these four things.
Negotiating
Negotiate a flexible work arrangement
November 1, 2018
The traditional 9-to-5 routine doesn’t work for everyone, and companies are learning to accommodate that. Whether it’s the option to work from home, or more flexible hours, you may be able to negotiate a new setup for your work hours.
Article Archives
Kick these unhealthy office habits
November 1, 2018
Quiz: Do you and your boss communicate?
November 1, 2018
1-Minute Strategies: December ’18
November 1, 2018
What do you do when the best manager ever leaves?
November 1, 2018
Sound Bites: November ’18
November 1, 2018
4 time-saving hacks for Instagram
November 1, 2018
Move past conflict with EVA
October 24, 2018
Busted looking for another job
October 24, 2018
Write a ‘sick day’ email
October 24, 2018
How to make a cold call
October 4, 2018
Excel at the fundamentals
October 4, 2018
Make your writing more assertive
October 4, 2018
These words are real troublemakers
October 4, 2018
Here’s your true value
October 4, 2018
Beware these time vampires
October 4, 2018
Meetings
Hold that meeting somewhere different
November 1, 2018
Whether you are working on a project, have meetings, lunches, or new clients visiting, offices are sometimes the perfect setting. However, they can also get old and boring after a while. A change of scenery could really do some good!
Personal Development
Why be a star achiever?
November 1, 2018
Joan Burge has teaching administrative professionals how to be a Star Achiever for 28 years. Here is an excerpt from her flagship training program that she hopes will convince you to be a star achiever.
Speaking
You can say it better than that!
November 1, 2018
There are common words and phrases that you may use to soften your tone, but some of them can actually make you sound less confident or less knowledgeable. Avoid these phrases.
Nonverbal Communication
4 body language no-no’s
November 1, 2018
According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, hiring managers have body language pet peeves that can hurt your chances of landing a job. Networking expert Ivan Misner, Ph.D., advises special attention to these four things.
Negotiating
Negotiate a flexible work arrangement
November 1, 2018
The traditional 9-to-5 routine doesn’t work for everyone, and companies are learning to accommodate that. Whether it’s the option to work from home, or more flexible hours, you may be able to negotiate a new setup for your work hours.
Kick these unhealthy office habits
November 1, 2018
Quiz: Do you and your boss communicate?
November 1, 2018
1-Minute Strategies: December ’18
November 1, 2018
What do you do when the best manager ever leaves?
November 1, 2018
Sound Bites: November ’18
November 1, 2018
4 time-saving hacks for Instagram
November 1, 2018
Move past conflict with EVA
October 24, 2018
Busted looking for another job
October 24, 2018
Write a ‘sick day’ email
October 24, 2018
How to make a cold call
October 4, 2018
Excel at the fundamentals
October 4, 2018
Make your writing more assertive
October 4, 2018
These words are real troublemakers
October 4, 2018
Here’s your true value
October 4, 2018
Beware these time vampires
October 4, 2018
Featured Article
Do this now, get a promotion later
If you’re looking for a new challenge or new role to get you excited about work again, Rebecca Cope at Grazia offers some things you can start doing now to get a promotion at work.
1-Minute Strategy:
Use body language to extract yourself from the conversation
Avoid getting ensnared in a conversation that's going on too long by stating your key point, then angling your body toward the door for the duration. Visually demonstrating you intend to soon be on your way tells people you're busy and will get them to focus and edit themselves.
