How to Advocate for Yourself at Work

How to Advocate for Yourself at Work

Communication

Sometimes we need to advocate for ourselves at work – but it’s not always easy to speak up. I asked my friend Jim how his new job was going. I expected an enthusiastic thumbs up. Instead I heard him say, “I’m ready to quit.” What had seemed like it would be a...
Technology and Communication: Working Remotely

Technology and Communication: Working Remotely

Communication

On the face of it, we seem to be communicating more now than we ever have. Technology allows us to always be connected to our family, friends, co-workers, clients, and even people we only know online. In our professional lives, communicating by email, text, instant...
Holiday Party 101: No More “Bah, Humbug”

Holiday Party 101: No More “Bah, Humbug”

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Does the thought of attending your office holiday party fill you with festive glee? Or, like so many of us introverts, would you rather get a lump of coal than go to the work shindig? If you find yourself in the “bah, humbug” camp when it comes to office holiday...
Say “Yes, and”

Say “Yes, and”

Communication

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a never-ending disagreement with someone? You want to move forward. You want to make progress. You want to make a decision that works for you both. And yet, you feel like you’re on opposite sides and going nowhere fast. Maybe “Yes, and”...
How to Run an Effective Meeting

How to Run an Effective Meeting

Communication

Have you ever sat through a meeting and wondered, “What am I doing here?” Or, have you ever left a meeting and thought, “Well, that’s an hour of my life I’ll never get back!” Meetings are a fact of life in business. Unfortunately,...