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Category: Master Your Job
5 Rules for Reaching Out to a Reference You Haven’t Talked to in Forever
You’re on the job hunt and you need to get your professional references together. And that means reaching out to a certain former boss who would be the perfect person. . There’s just one little problem. You’re not exactly in touch. It’s been months—or is it years?—since you last contacted him. The thought of suddenly… Continue reading 5 Rules for Reaching Out to a Reference You Haven’t Talked to in Forever
5 Strategies That’ll Help Convince Your Team That a “New and Different” Way Isn’t Scary
. Competent employees know how to get stuff done. They’ve figured out the systems, the processes, and the politics to achieve the outcomes you need to make your department successful. All good, right? . Yes. That is, until you want to do something differently. And then you find that your bright, capable group of employees,… Continue reading 5 Strategies That’ll Help Convince Your Team That a “New and Different” Way Isn’t Scary
3 Times You Should Speak First at Work (and 3 Times You Shouldn’t)
. I took a class once that used a talking stick to facilitate conversation. If you’re not familiar, this is a tool used to make sure everyone’s voice is heard because you can only chime in when you’re holding it. . Oh, if only the workplace had such a clear-cut process. Sometimes it’s tough to… Continue reading 3 Times You Should Speak First at Work (and 3 Times You Shouldn’t)
5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Future Recommendations Now
As a professional managing the trajectory of your career, one of the most important assets you have is your reputation: what other people think of you, your workplace performance, and how you behave around others. Your character says a lot about your competence, likability, and credibility as a professional. I don’t visit a restaurant… Continue reading 5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Future Recommendations Now
4 Ways to Handle a Condescending Co-Worker
Don’t let other people bring you down. At work. Or anywhere. . Recently, a marketing firm called to solicit my business. They wanted me to sign up for their services, which included an online forum to produce and market classes based on my content. The young marketing rep was explaining all the features and benefits… Continue reading 4 Ways to Handle a Condescending Co-Worker