Personal Development
If you run into a string of these pesky nightmares, or even one whopper, it’s probably time to take stock of your situation and acknowledge your stress is worth addressing.
If you want advice from someone more experienced than you, avoid the question “May I pick your brain?” Do this instead.
Boat rockers, contrarians, call them whatever you like—sometimes these people become office stars because their courage naturally attracts followers and admirers. But how do you assert yourself and effect change without being a mere irritant?
Many people were raised to believe they’re “special” and wind up realizing they’re just average. Onboardly co-founder Heather Anne Carson offers these suggestions for a reality check.
So the professional conference you attended was great—but now you’re back in the office, and the clock is ticking on the knowledge you were given. Run down these steps to guarantee you get what you pay for at a training conference, and can share its highlights with your colleagues who weren’t lucky enough to attend.
There’s nothing wrong with feeling a little bit of envy or jealousy, but you don’t want to let it get the best of you at work.
Achieving a goal is a personal win, and many people reach their goals by concentrating on the desired outcome until it’s achieved. However, if you’re too focused on the destination you might miss the fun of the journey.
How to calm a problem caller … Rethink that fun ring tone … Keep thoughts of your PowerPoint background in the foreground … Bees are smarter than you think … The importance of a simple teapot … This may explain some of your office’s interpersonal relationships
Storing logins and passwords … Protecting your home network … Moving emails from one computer to another
Megan Trzcinski of LaSalle Network urges admins to remember these skills that can’t be taught from a textbook.
A mentor can provide you with insight you can use to make decisions about your career, develop career-advancing skills, and improve in areas you are falling short. But only if you make productive use of the time you get to spend with him or her.
Work smarter when you use Google Docs. Here are some hacks that can save you time and frustration.
One of Lisa Olsen’s favorite topics to discuss with assistants is the art and science of personal mastery. At the core of personal mastery is self-awareness.
