Tag: Communication
9 Ways To Improve Your Writing
Does a blank page scare you? It doesn’t matter if it is created by a word processing application, sitting in a typewriter or resting under your pen. Can you fill that void? Don’t be ashamed if you are nervous. It happens to a lot of people who don’t consider themselvesRead More
Reads That Lead To Results
“You poor stupid guy, you never can tell what some people will buy.” –The Lorax Having read The Lorax twice a day for the last few weeks, I can recite it with my eyes closed. Now, no matter where I am, sections just pop out of my mouth. Luckily, theRead More
Why Complaining Doesn’t Work
“I hate to be a kicker, I always long for peace, but the wheel that does the squeaking is the one that gets the grease.” The above is the actual quote (often commonly stated as “the squeaky wheel gets the grease”) attributed to American humorist Josh Billings. It’s from hisRead More
5 Steps to a Brilliant Presentation
In any occupation, chances are you have been approached by your boss, at one time or another, to give a presentation. I certainly understand that giving a presentation ranks right up there with having root canal surgery. But there are certainly ways to help alleviate the stress associated with thisRead More
Four Strategies for Increasing Email Productivity
If you want to know what people value most, look at which email subject lines get the fastest replies from them. You’ll find that issues you consider priorities aren’t valued equally by others, and vice versa, which makes one-size-fits-all policies like “check email twice a day” or “turn off emailRead More
Be a Google Wave Rock Star
Email is for sending and receiving messages. Wave, on the other hand, is for posting and editing messages. I create a message, then add you to it.
Using Human Resources as Your Resource
This post gives suggestions on how employees can utilize an under-utilized Human Resources department to help them with their jobs.
Management Isn’t Just For Managers
In a cube farm, you typically hear the word manage when the boss comes around. The boss talks about needing to manage projects or employees or whatever else needs managing that day. In many cases, you only see your boss when you fail to meet expectations, or they know that there is some deadline approaching. This also inspires fear in many employees because your manager only appears when something is wrong. What if you had a different relationship? What about your peers? Do they know what to expect from you when you work together? All of these things require management. You need to manage your boss, your coworkers and your career.