You want your manager to think highly of you. You want to be seen as competent, efficient, and reliable. So how do you respond when your manager asks you to take on a project that (for one reason or another) is impossible for you to do? How can you voice your objection without coming across(…)
Managing other people can be a tough job. It’s not unusual to have to deal with difficult situations, and it can sometimes be hard to know what to say. So when you have to give negative feedback or deliver unhappy news, you might find yourself resorting to the use of old tried-and-true phrases like “It’s(…)
We all know it’s not nice to interrupt when other people are speaking. But what if you have a coworker who likes to talk a lot? And what if that coworker dominates every meeting and prevents you from speaking or sharing your ideas? It can get really frustrating, really fast. So occasionally, you do need(…)
Sorry, everyone. This is not relationship advice on how to flirt with that one guy you always see at the coffee shop before you leave. Well, maybe it could be. It depends on how you use the information I’m about to tell you. Six billion people have access to phones, and phones help us communicate.(…)
PowerPoint is a useful tool. It’s easy to master. It’s a good way to give your presentations structure. And it’s an effective way to present your audience with informative visuals, like photographs, tables, and charts. But be honest – how do you really feel when you arrive at a presentation and the speaker starts playing(…)
We all want to be viewed as valuable and essential employees. We want to help out our coworkers. We want to be good team players. So when we’re asked to go above and beyond on a project, we buckle down, put in the long hours, and get the work done. And when we’re thanked for(…)
Working from home can be so convenient! If you’ve got a long commute and your work can be done remotely, it just makes sense. Plus, having some distance from the office can sometimes help you to be more focused and productive. But telecommuting can also cause problems. You could start to feel disconnected from the(…)
Have you ever worked with a bad listener? Someone who just can’t seem to hear what you’re saying (no matter how many times you say it)? It can certainly be frustrating – especially if you’re working on a project together and good communication is crucial. So what should you do if you can’t get your(…)
Does your job require a lot of teamwork? Are you often assigned to work with groups of people to get various projects done? If so, then you’ve probably experienced what it’s like to be on a successful team. Successful teams are friendly, creative, empowering, and productive. They make any project seem like it can be(…)
There are a lot of benefits associated with working from home or some other off-site location. Remote employees don’t need to uproot their lives and move to wherever the home office is. And there’s no need for a long, daily commute. Working from home also allows for greater flexibility. And for some people, it’s easier(…)