Personal Development
I often say “You don’t know what you don’t know.” This may seem obvious, but multimillion-dollar organizations make decisions every day based solely on the information they’re looking at, discounting factors that may not be addressed by the research being conducted.
Remember that you can easily blow your career by losing your cool at work. So, predetermine what might cause such incidents and identify ways to deal with them civilly and compassionately.
Question: “I find myself in the rather awkward position of being a much better dresser than my executive. Should I, as an admin three career rungs below her, make an effort to dial my own uber-professional wardrobe down a notch?”
How does it strike you when someone says “What?” right after you’ve said something? … Why is Michelin associated with both tires and restaurants? … When did the Leaning Tower start leaning? … The strange life of Robert Chesebrough
Some ideas come to you in a flash of insight. Others take their time, but can pay off just as richly.
Knowing what to say in a difficult situation and getting started on saying it are often-discussed problems. Yet it’s just as difficult for many of us to stop talking once we get rolling.
Managing messages … SharePoint libraries … Non-Teams videoconferencing
Hyperlinks make great bookmarks … Sharing access to your files is not an all or nothing proposition … A more useful view in Slides
If you’re in a hurry, how does a full charge in 13 minutes sound? Maybe your phone could even charge just by being practically anywhere in your car.
Communication is at the core of business and relationships. Good or bad, it will impact relationships, productivity and revenue. Here are some catalysts and cures for communication crises.
Stop believing these three damaging myths, which have even confident people convinced they aren’t personally fit to lead.
Reconsider the timing of your emails … Keep a copy of your original job description … What is the smallest country in the world? … How’s your Elvish? … Ever get the impression the numbering of the U.S. interstate highways isn’t just random?
You can learn from your failures—but how do you go about it? Start with three questions you can ask to guide your efforts.
