“be Better” Tips for Everyone
When Your Task List is Overwhelmingly Long
By Leo Babauta – Zen Habits I’ve talked with several people lately who have task lists from the floor to the ceiling, and it just overwhelms them. They’re not alone — I can relate, and lots of people have this problem. If we’re fairly organized, our task list has everything we could possibly want to…
Read More5 things leaders should never say to their teams
By Patrick Gray – TechRepublic Sometimes statements that seem simple are easily misinterpreted. Here are phrases to avoid using with your teams and alternate suggestions. Language is a powerful tool and one that’s often taken for granted. As leaders, there are often many ears trained in our direction, and poor use of language can have…
Read More6 patronizing phrases you say at work without realizing it
By Danielle Page – Ladders Whether you’re in charge of managing a team, head of a department, or are in a role where you’re required to participate frequently in meetings, responding to fellow coworker’s ideas and contributions in a way that’s respectful is important. Not only does it position you as a team player, but it also shows you’re…
Read MoreWhat Really Happens When You Bring Politics To The Job Search And Office
By Jack Kelly – Forbes The United States is weeks away from its 2020 presidential election. Animosity, anger, apprehension, and anxiety are at an all-time fever pitch. The nation is divided into two warring factions and there is just no escape from all of the political fodder. Cable news, papers, social media, and dinner conversations…
Read MoreHow to Communicate Your Value to Potential Employers
– Abigail Baker is a writer for Faxage, the value leader in the internet fax service space. Everyone who works for a living is conscious of what general value they bring to the table. It happens naturally, and our work ethic begins from the moment we decide to set our alarms to wake up…
Read MoreHow to (Finally) Start Landing High-Ticket Clients of Your Own
By Lucas Miller – Entrepreneur While many entrepreneurs are able to make a living within their current network, there’s no denying that they could be far better off if they were able to land a few more high-ticket clients. These so-called dream clients pay at higher rates and allow you to work smarter, not harder…
Read More9 signs you need to quit your job for the sake of your mental health
By Liv McConnell – Ladders Not loving your job — or, more specifically, outright hating it — can cause you more than simply unhappiness in your career. It can take a major, lasting toll on the state of your mental health, as well. And sometimes, the only solution is to up and quit. When facing…
Read More8 Killer Ways to Make a Great First Impression
By LaRae Quy – Ladders Is it shallow to judge people by their appearance? I mean, aren’t we admonished not to judge a book by its cover, or make assumptions about people based on what we see on the outside—things like race, gender, or age. Sure, we can tell ourselves that we are people of…
Read MoreThe Most Confident People Never Make These 5 Body Language Mistakes
By Anouare Abdou – Ladders Communication is the glue of professional relationships. And you may already be spending a lot of energy refining your speaking skills to communicate confidently. But what about your non-verbal communication habits? Body language can play a huge role in conveying confidence in the workplace. However, its effects are more intuitive than intentional and more…
Read MoreHow To Get The Best From Each Team Member — Including Yourself
By Liz Kislik – Forbes More and more employees — and their leaders — are complaining about burnout these days. Wouldn’t it be great if there were alternative ways to look at work besides just digging the same ruts deeper and deeper? Laura Gassner Otting, executive search veteran and author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own…
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