Give To Get When Networking
‘Tis the season to be networking and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet new people at all the festive events taking place this time of year. But don’t make a poor impression by being insistent upon getting immediate benefit from the people you meet. Give before you expect to get when networking. Don’t Start…
Help Holiday Visitors Host Themselves
Take a deep breath and prepare for the upcoming holiday season. It’s a time of merriment for most people, though not for everyone. Holidays can amplify empty feelings in the lives of those who don’t feel much to celebrate. They can also be a burden for you if family and friends pile in when you…
Professional Image: Is Yours Holding You Back?
You train for years to develop professional competence, but can fail to advance in your career if you don’t project a professional image too. You may have great knowledge in your head and outstanding technical skills, but won’t move up an inch if you don’t present yourself well. Just as you learned your craft, you…
Tacky Texting
Technology is wonderful for communication today, but it’s up to you to use it sensibly. You can connect with others 24/7, but do you really have to express yourself day and night? If you immediately begin texting the minute you can’t talk by phone, it’s time to use self-discipline. Sometimes your texting needs to wait.…
Scrap Workplace Power Struggles
The fastest way to derail your success at work is to make a habit of getting into power struggles with folks. It may make you feel good to lock horns with people, but expect to suffer negative consequences for doing this – both from the person you’re sparring with, as well as others around you.…
Make It Easy For Coworkers To Cover For You
It’s vacation season! Hopefully you’ve already asked a coworker to cover for you so you can beat it out of town. Many people don’t give this request the proper attention and respect it deserves, possibly causing both you and your coworker to have a frustrating coverage experience. Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute It’s thoughtless…
